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Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Bars

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These salted caramel pecan pie bars offer a perfect balance of salty caramel and toasted pecans on a buttery shortbread crust, making a quick and easy homemade dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves, toasted
  • Optional: a drizzle of store-bought salted caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the filling: Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a medium bowl until smooth and frothy.
  4. Fold the toasted pecans gently into the filling mixture.
  5. Pour the filling evenly over the warm crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  7. Lift bars out using parchment overhang, slice into squares or rectangles, and optionally drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

Toast pecans at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway. Use softened butter (not melted) for the crust for best texture. Chill bars for at least 2 hours before slicing to ensure clean cuts. If caramel hardens too quickly, warm gently in microwave for 10-15 seconds before drizzling. Baking crust before filling prevents sogginess.

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