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Caramel Pecan Dream Bars

Indulge in these delightful Caramel Pecan Dream Bars featuring a chewy cookie base, luscious caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) Use your favorite variety.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the butter mixture until combined.
Assembly
  1. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming an even layer.
  2. Pour the caramel sauce over the cookie base and sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
  3. Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel and pecans, trying to cover as much as possible.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  2. Let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze for up to two months.