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Caramel Pecan Pie Bars

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars – Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars | www.diethood.com | Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.



Happy start to the week, you guys! Let’s make it a great one, starting with these Caramel Pecan Pie Bars!

Also? We have to discuss.

There’s this thing in the world… it’s called crazy Christmas shoppers!

You guys, oh my GOSH! I was run over by grandma’s reindeer, elbowed by someone’s evil twin – literally – the other twin was standing next to her and apologized – aaaaand a rude little girl shoved me to get the last Olaf 2-inch-tall toy.
What’s worse is that all this happened at a children’s toy store! You know the one…

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars | www.diethood.com | Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.

I refuse to go back out there. For now.

Should’ve stayed home and feasted on a few of these dreamy pie bars, again.

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars | www.diethood.com | Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.

The very back of my pantry is like a treasure box. The things you find in there are always just the right ingredients for something really, really bad.
And by bad, I mean something really, really GREAT! I mean gooey stuff. Chocolaty stuff. Stuff with pecans and caramel and butter.

These pie bars are the result of that stuff.

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars | www.diethood.com | Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.

The bars are simple, but decadent. With a thick layer of buttery crust, a gooey caramel filling, and some crunchy pecans on top, it’s the kind of dessert that screams for coffee, but would also settle for a cup of tea.
Eggnog is good, too. I’d dip it in there and have a wonderful time!

For the sake of Christmas, for the sake of the Season, ya gotta make this. Also, for the sake of balance, can I suggest a Pomegranate Citrus Quinoa Salad? That’s some really good stuff, too.

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars | www.diethood.com | Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.

Have a wonderful week and call me when these are in the oven, m’kay? Thanks!

ENJOY!

 

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars | www.diethood.com | Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars

Katerina | Diethood
Buttery crust topped with a decadent caramel mixture, a layer of pecans and a white chocolate drizzle.
5 from 1 vote
Servings : 24 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE CRUST
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2- cup powdered sugar
  • 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) cold butter, cut in pieces
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 1 can (14-ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 cup caramel bits , chopped
  • TOPPING
  • 1 bag (4-ounces) pecan halves
  • 1/2- cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour and powdered sugar.
  • Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut in butter until the butter pieces are the size of small peas.
  • Press dough into a 13x9-inch ungreased glass baking dish.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, prepare the filling.
  • In your mixer's bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, egg, vanilla, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg; blend for 10 seconds or until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in the chopped caramel bits.
  • Remove baking dish from oven and let stand 2 minutes.
  • Pour the filling mixture over the crust.
  • Layer pecans over the filling.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown and set.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Run a butter knife around the edges of the dessert and let cool.
  • Prepare the Chocolate Drizzle:
  • Combine white chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a small bowl.
  • Microwave for 1 minute or until almost melted.
  • Stir with a spoon until chocolate is smooth.
  • Drizzle over the dessert.
  • When cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Notes

Make sure to chop the caramel bits or they won't completely melt while baking.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 115 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 8 mg | Sodium: 31 mg | Potassium: 45 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 14 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 24 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel bars, dessert bars, pecan bars
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28 comments on “Caramel Pecan Pie Bars”

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    Lauren @ Healthy Delicious

    ugh, Christmas shoppers are the worst! I avoid stores at all costs this time of year. Thank God for Amazon! 😉

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    Laura (Tutti Dolci)

    I sure hope you saved me a few of these bars because it’s Wednesday and I need allll the caramel/pecan goodness I can get!

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    Ginny McMeans

    Yes, it was Amazon Prime for me this year too – and a few gift cards. I’ll take pecan pie in bar form any day. This looks wonderful!

  4. Happy start of the week to you as well!!! Yes, this will be a great week and your caramel pecan pie bar would make any day a fantastic one. Delicous!

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    Heather / girlichef

    I’m not gonna lie – I hate Christmas shopping. Bah humbug. I would rather curl up inside with a few of these beauties and a cup of steaming coffee.

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    Megan {Country Cleaver}

    Two things will be lifesavers this holiday season – Amazon Prime and THESE pecan bars!! Lovely!

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    Paula - bell'alimento

    I’m going to do the rest of my shopping this week on amazon prime while eating this tasty bars! xo

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    Martha@A Family Feast

    Pecan Bars are one of my all time favorites – and I love your version with the extra caramel!

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    Erin @ Texanerin Baking

    Yeah… shopping in December doesn’t work for me. I do it all online. 😀 And those are some gorgeous looking bars!

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    Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom

    Thank God for Amazon Prime for online shopping for busy moms like us! These pecan pie bars look amazing!

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    Amy @Very Culinary

    A friend JUST asked me yesterday if I have a good pecan pie bar recipe, and sadly I didn’t. But now I do! And with caramel? Omg. YUM. Pinned.

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    Angie | Big Bear's Wife

    Pecan pie is one of my all time favorite pies, I just know that I’m going to fall head over heals in love with these Caramel Pecan Pie Bars!

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    Cookin Canuck

    Yikes, people can get a little crazy during the holidays! I think you need to carry a stash of these pecan pie bars with you and offer one to every cranky shopper. They’d be your friend forever!

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    Marjory @ Dinner-Mom

    These delish bars would definitely relieve the stress from holiday shopping madness. Lovely!

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    Rose | The Clean Dish

    Yes, Christmas shopping is exhausting! I was able to find most of the presents I needed online, phew! Sorry you were shoved around by misbehaved children 😉

    These pecan pie bars — perfect! They look absolutely delicious.

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    Lora @cakeduchess

    Crazy shoppers and holiday drivers! Yes, save me a tray of these bars!! Much better than dealing with the madness;))

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