Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • Crust
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • pinch salt (optional and to taste)
  • Filling
  • 2 cups roasted salted pecans (halves or pieces)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line a 8x8in baking dish with parchment paper to cook evenly and prevent sticking. Spray remaining baking dish with oil.
  • For Crust: Combine all crust ingredients until evenly mixed.
  • Pour ingredients into lined baking dish and evenly press and distribute to develop a uniform crust.
  • Filling: Evenly distribute pecans on crust.
  • Evenly distribute chocolate chips on pecans.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, and whipping cream. Heat mixture on high power for 1 minute to melt.
  • Remove bowl from microwave. Stir until caramel mixture is smooth; it's okay if butter hasn't completely melted.
  • Return bowl to microwave and heat for 1 minute on high power.
  • Take out of microwave and stir until smooth.
  • Add and mix in salt and vanilla.
  • Slowly pour the caramel sauce evenly over the chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until caramel is bubbling vigorously around edges, with bubbling to a lesser degree in center.
  • Allow bars to cool in pan on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing.