Caramel Pecan Dream Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
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2 cups plain flour
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1/2 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
→ Filling
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2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 cup brown sugar, packed tightly
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup butter
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1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped small
→ Topping
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Optional caramel drizzle
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment, leaving extra on the sides to lift it out easily later.
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Blend together the flour, sugar, and butter until it looks crumbly. Press it into the pan evenly. Bake for 15-18 minutes, just until the edges turn light brown.
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Heat the sugar, butter, and syrup on the stove until it just starts bubbling. Let it cool for a few minutes. In another bowl, beat the eggs with vanilla and salt. Slowly add the warm syrup mixture to the eggs while whisking, then stir in the pecans.
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Spread the pecan mix over your crust. Pop it back in the oven for 25-30 minutes, baking until it’s firm and golden.
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Let everything cool down completely. Use the parchment edges to pull it out, slice into bars, and drizzle with caramel if you like.
# Notes:
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Lining the pan with parchment makes cleanup simpler.
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Add the warm syrup slowly to prevent cooking the eggs too soon.
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The bars need to sit until fully cool before slicing into them.