caramel pecan bars

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53 Pinches
Lenexa, KS
Updated on Jul 15, 2012

This uses Diane's Fast and Festive Cookie Mix.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

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

How To Make caramel pecan bars

  • Step 1
    Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. lightly grease a 13" x 9" pan.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    Immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel mixture. Cool completely before cutting into 36 bars.

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