Absolutely! Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Caramel Pecan Delight Bars, packed with buttery goodness, rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and chocolate. These are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just a sweet craving!
Caramel Pecan Delight Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Caramel Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vegetable oil (optional, for smoother drizzle)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, softened butter, and brown sugar.
- Mix until crumbly.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
3. Prepare the Caramel Pecan Topping
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
- Once smooth and bubbly, stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour caramel-pecan mixture evenly over the baked crust.
4. Bake Again
- Return to oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the caramel is bubbly and slightly darkened.
5. Add Chocolate Drizzle
- Melt chocolate chips (either in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals or using a double boiler).
- Stir in vegetable oil if desired for a smoother drizzle.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the warm bars.
6. Cool & Slice
- Let bars cool completely in the pan (you can pop them in the fridge to speed this up).
- Slice into squares or bars.
7. Serve & Enjoy
- Perfect with coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Want a version with a shortbread crust, a sprinkle of sea salt, or maybe a cheesecake layer?