Chewy Caramel Pecan Bars
Indulge in these soft, chewy caramel pecan bars that melt in your mouth. With layers of rich, buttery caramel and crunchy pecans nestled in a golden crust, each bite is a delightful harmony of flavors and textures. Perfect for any gathering or a sweet ending to your day, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends!
ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- 3.
Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture for topping.
- 4.
Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base crust.
- 5.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- 6.
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the warm crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the caramel layer.
- 8.
Crumble the reserved crust mixture over the pecans to create a topping layer.
- 9.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- 10.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
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