Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Grease a 9-inch square pan.
• In medium bowl, combine 1/2 c powdered sugar, 1/2 c butter and 1 tablespoon whipping cream.
• Blend well.
• Lightly spoon the flour into measuring cup and level off.
• Add the flour to the powdered sugar mixture and mix until crumbly.
• With floured hands, press evenly in the greased pan.
• Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until firm to touch.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream.
• Cook over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and add pecans, stirring well to coat.
• Immediately spoon over the baked crust (spread carefully to cover).
• Over low heat, in a small saucepan, melt 1 teaspoon butter and chocolate chips, stirring constantly.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons whipping cream and drizzle over the filling.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until the filling is firm.
• Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE PECAN CARAMELS

Steps:

• Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN BARS

Steps:

• For crust, in a mixer bowl beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 min or till softened. Add sugar and vanilla then beat till well combined.
• Stir together flour and baking powder; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture,mixing well.
• Spread the cheese mixture into an ungreased 13X9X2" baking pan.
• Bake in a 375 oven about 15 min or till a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Immediately drizzle caramel topping over warm crust and sprinkle with chocolate pieces.
• Allow chocolate to melt slightly.
• Use a knife to swirl chocolate; sprinkle with pecans.
• Cool in refrigerator for 10-15 minute.
• Cut into bars.