SALTDED CARAMEL PECAN PIE COOKIE BARS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

For the Cookie Base:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Filling:
– 1 cup corn syrup
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 cups pecans, chopped
– 1 cup salted caramel sauce

 

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare The Cookie Base
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
– In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
– Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
– In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
– Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

Step 2: Make The Pecan Filling
– In a mixing bowl, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well blended.
– Stir in the chopped pecans and half of the salted caramel sauce.

Step 3: Assemble The Bars
– Pour the pecan filling evenly over the cookie base in the baking pan.
– Drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce on top of the pecan filling.

Step 4: Bake
– Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
– Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Step 5: Serve
– Serve the salted caramel pecan pie cookie bars at room temperature. Enjoy!