Brownie Caramel Pecan Bars
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- Bake:
- 15 Min.
- Prep:
- 25 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 16 bars
Brownies are so good just as they are, but this Brownie Caramel Pecan Bars recipe might be as good as it gets. If your friends and family are fans of chocolate turtles, they will love this new take on the classic combo of chocolate, nuts and caramel. Next time you need a dessert for a party, gift for a host or sweet treat to show someone you care, keep these Brownie Caramel Pecan Bars in mind. Wondering what other ways you can incorporate candy with brownies? Look no further than our Loaded REESE'S Cookie Bars. Featuring three REESE'S Peanut Butter ingredients, this recipe will take your tastebuds on a flavor journey.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 25 minutes
- Bake Time
- 15 minutes
- COOK TIME
- 5 minutes
- Cool Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
BAKE MODE:
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Ingredients
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1/2 cupsugar
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2 Tbspsbutter or margarine
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2 Tbspswater
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2 cupsHERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 oz pkg.), divided
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2eggs
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1 tspvanilla extract
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2/3 cupall-purpose flour
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1/4 tspbaking soda
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/2 cupHERSHEY'S Caramel Topping, at room temperature
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1 cuppecans (pieces)
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Step-By-Step Directions
Equipment Needed
oven & stovetop
square baking pan
foil
saucepan
mixing bowl
measuring cups
wooden skewer
wire rack
1
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan; grease and flour foil.
2
Combine sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Remove from heat; immediately add 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; stir into chocolate mixture. Spread batter in prepared pan.
3
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Remove brownies from oven; with wooden skewer poke holes into brownie. Immediately and carefully spread caramel topping over brownie surface. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup chips and pecans over topping; lightly press into topping. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, being careful not to disturb chips while soft. Lift out of pan; cut into bars.
TIP
Try adding coconut to topping for another flavor twist.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 16 servingsServing size 1 bar (65g)Amount per servingCalories270% Daily Value*Total Fat 16g 21%Saturated Fat 8g 40%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 30mg 10%Sodium 110mg 5%Total Carbohydrates 34g 12%Dietary Fiber 3g 11%Total Sugars 27gIncludes 26g Added Sugar 52%Protein 4gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 22mg 2%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 154mg 4%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
