Pecan Caramel Bars

By melanieroe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
Yield: 18 Servings

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 371 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 178 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1 cup butterscotch chips
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat the milk, egg and maple flavoring. Stir in the butterscotch chips. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.