Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars

Vegetarian
Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars
65 min.
12
303kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars, a perfect treat for any occasion! With a rich, buttery base made from graham crackers and a luscious salted caramel topping, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that perfectly complements the sweet and salty layers.

Ready in just 65 minutes, this vegetarian recipe yields 12 generous servings, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings, potlucks, or simply a cozy night in. Each bar is a heavenly bite of 303 calories, allowing you to savor the sweetness without the guilt. The process is simple and straightforward, requiring just a few kitchen essentials, including a frying pan and a saucepan.

For those looking to elevate their dessert game, consider trying the chocolate twist! By adding dark chocolate morsels to the warm bars, you can create a decadent Chocolate-Pecan-Caramel variation that will leave everyone craving more. Whether you stick to the classic version or experiment with the chocolate twist, these Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Get ready to enjoy a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup butter 
  • 12  graham crackers whole
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
  3. Line a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil; lightly grease foil. Arrange graham crackers in a single layer in prepared pan, slightly overlapping edges.
  4. Combine sugar, butter, and cream in a medium-size heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and pecans.
  6. Pour butter mixture over crackers, spreading to coat.
  7. Bake at 350 for 10 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.
  8. Immediately sprinkle with salt, and slide foil from pan onto a wire rack. Cool completely (about 30 minutes). Break into bars.
  9. Try This Twist!
  10. Chocolate-Pecan-Caramel Bars: Prepare recipe as directed through Step Top warm bars with 1 cup dark chocolate morsels.
  11. Let stand 3 minutes, and spread chocolate over bars. Proceed with recipe as directed in Step Chill 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories303kcal
Protein2.6%
Fat58.81%
Carbs38.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.17
Glycemic Load
7.59
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.0478260471769%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.98mg
Delphinidin
0.66mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:302.98kcal
15.15%
Fat:20.35g
31.31%
Saturated Fat:8.65g
54.04%
Carbohydrates:30.04g
10.01%
Net Carbohydrates:28.69g
10.43%
Sugar:21.49g
23.88%
Cholesterol:33.33mg
11.11%
Sodium:237.77mg
10.34%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:2.03g
4.05%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.07%
Vitamin A:396.38IU
7.93%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.21%
Copper:0.12mg
6.12%
Phosphorus:59.05mg
5.9%
Fiber:1.35g
5.39%
Magnesium:21.4mg
5.35%
Iron:0.94mg
5.25%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.72%
Calcium:37.76mg
3.78%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.32%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.25%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.2%
Potassium:92.69mg
2.65%
Folate:9.15µg
2.29%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.1%
Vitamin K:1.39µg
1.32%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.25%
Selenium:0.78µg
1.12%
Source:My Recipes