caramel pecans bars

17 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Nov 10, 2015

Read this recipe in Taste of Home and thought I would give it a try.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 16 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 21/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 11/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

How To Make caramel pecans bars

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla. Gradually add hot sugar mixture, stirring constantly, Combine flour, baking powder; gradually add to the batter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
  • Step 2
    Spread into a greased 13 in. x 9 in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near the center, comes out with a moist crumbs and edges are crisp. Dust with confectioners sugar if desired. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Nuts

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes