Pecan Caramel Bars

Guys. Guys. Guys.

Did you see the title of this recipe? This dessert is basically a match made in heaven for me. I love caramel and I just discovered last Thanksgiving that pecans are delicious (Sorry Jop! (she's allergic)). These bars are loaded with an oatmeal cookie crust, a chocolate layer, an ooey-gooey caramel layer, and topped off with more crumbled oatmeal cookie crust. These bars are heavenly - even my mom who doesn't like caramel loves them. Trust me on this one guys, these are a must bake. (Recipe adapted from My Baking Addiction)


Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups old fashioned oats 
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans 
• 40(ish) individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 5 TBSP heavy cream

Directions: 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
• Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar. 
• Add in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. 
• Press half the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. 
• Bake the crust for 8 minutes. 
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt together the caramel and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth. 
• Remove the crust from the oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. 
• Pour the caramel mixture over the top. 
• Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top.
• Place the pan back in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. 
• Remove the pan and allow the bars to cool to room temperature. 
• Cut into squares and serve. These will also store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge or air temp. Just bring to room temperature before eating. 
• Enjoy! 

These bars are absolutely amazing and if you haven't already preheated the oven, I suggest you do so right now. As always, please share pics on insta and any thoughts down below, I'd love to see/read them! 

XOXO,

Samantha