How to Make Caramel Pecan Bars
Ingredients
2 sticks of butter2 1/2 cups of dark brown sugar
4 eggs
3 tablespoons of vanilla
2 1/4 cups of flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of light corn syrup
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon of vanilla
2/3 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of toasted pecans
Instructions
1. Place the butter and brown sugar in a bowl and use a mixer to combine them.
2. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat them in for 20-30 seconds on medium speed.
3. Add the flour, salt and baking powder. Set the mixer on a low speed and mix everything together.
4. Line a pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Place the batter in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
5. Place the sugar, corn syrup and water in a pot on the stove over low to medium heat. Stir it occassionally and keep it simmering for an hour. Then add the vanilla and cream. Stir it until it's smooth.
6. Add the toasted pecans and coat them in the caramel. Spread the pecan topping evenly over the cookie base.
7. Refrigerate the pecan bars for an hour. Remove them and cut them into squares.