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caramel pecan bars

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Penny Burdge
Lenexa, KS

This uses Diane's Fast and Festive Cookie Mix.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For caramel pecan bars

  • 3 c
    fast and festive cookie mix
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c
    dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips

How To Make caramel pecan bars

  • 1
    Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. lightly grease a 13" x 9" pan.
  • 2
    In a large bowl combine fast and festive mix and egg until well blended. Mixture will still be crumbly. Press evenly into the pan. Sprinkle the pecans on top. Bake for 11 - 16 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour the caramel over the partially baked crust. Bake 7-10 more minutes until the caramel is bubbly and the crust is a light golden brown.
  • 4
    Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel mixture. Cool completely before cutting into 36 bars.

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