Caramel-Pecan Bars

Caramel-Pecan Bars
Caramel-Pecan Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 3g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 292 calories. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. A mixture of pecans, butter, honey, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 35
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Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides. Lightly grease foil.
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Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
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Pulse flour, powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup butter in a food processor 5 to 6 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture on bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of prepared pan.
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Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 15 minutes).
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Bring brown sugar and next 3 ingredients to a boil in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in toasted pecans, and spoon hot filling into prepared crust.
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Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Lift baked bars from pan, using foil sides as handles.
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Transfer to a cutting board; cut into bars.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 15 m.
Servings24
Health Score1
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