caramel pecan bars

45 Pinches
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Ingredients

  • CRUST INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • FILLING INGREDIENTS
  • 3 cups pecans, halved
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream

How To Make caramel pecan bars

  • Step 1
    CRUST: Combine all ingredients in food processor or with electric mixer until blended.
  • Step 2
    Press evenly in 15X10X3/4 jelly roll pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    FILLING: Spread pecans evenly over crust.
  • Step 5
    In large, heavy saucepan, melt butter and honey. Add brown sugar.
  • Step 6
    Boil 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until a rich brown caramel color.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Stir in cream.
  • Step 9
    Mix well and pour over pecans.
  • Step 10
    Bake 15 minutes longer.
  • Step 11
    Cool, then cut into bars.
  • Step 12
    HELPFUL HINT: Take time to place pecan right side up.
  • Step 13
    Freezes well. MAKES: about 50 BARS

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