caramel pecan bars

Ingredients For caramel pecan bars

  • CRUST INGREDIENTS
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/2 c
    honey
  • 3/4 c
    butter
  • 3 c
    pecans, halved
  • FILLING INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    whipping cream

How To Make caramel pecan bars

  • 1
    CRUST: Combine all ingredients in food processor or with electric mixer until blended.
  • 2
    Press evenly in 15X10X3/4 jelly roll pan.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • 4
    FILLING: Spread pecans evenly over crust.
  • 5
    In large, heavy saucepan, melt butter and honey. Add brown sugar.
  • 6
    Boil 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until a rich brown caramel color.
  • 7
    Remove from heat.
  • 8
    Stir in cream.
  • 9
    Mix well and pour over pecans.
  • 10
    Bake 15 minutes longer.
  • 11
    Cool, then cut into bars.
  • 12
    HELPFUL HINT: Take time to place pecan right side up.
  • 13
    Freezes well. MAKES: about 50 BARS

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