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Chocolaty Caramel Pecan Bars

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 3, 2010
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Chocolate drizzled over these caramel and pecan filled bars makes a perfect dessert.

Chocolaty Caramel Pecan Bars

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 24
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Ingredients

Base

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Filling

  • 24 caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Topping

  • 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch square pan. In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 1 tablespoon whipping cream until well blended. Add flour; mix until crumbly. With floured hands, press mixture evenly in pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until firm to the touch.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, place caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add pecans; stir well to coat. Immediately spoon over baked base; spread carefully to cover.
  • Step 
    3
    In small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter and the chocolate chips, stirring constantly. Stir in 2 tablespoons whipping cream. Drizzle over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until filling is firm. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition

190 Calories
13g Total Fat
2g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
10g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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