Chocolaty Caramel Pecan Bars

By RogRot

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 c. butter (softened)
• 1 T. whipping cream
• 1 c. all purpose flour
• Filling:
• 24 caramels, unwrapped
• 1/3 c.. whipping cream
• 2 c. pecan halves
• Topping:
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1/2 c. milk chocolate chips
• 2 T. whipping cream

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 325º. Grease 9" square pan. In medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, ½ c. butter & 1 T. whipping cream; blend well. Add flour, mix until crumbly. With floured hands, press evenly in greased pan. Bake at 325º for 15 to 20 min. or until firm.
2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over low heat, combine caramels & ⅓ c. whipping cream, stirring frequently until caramels are melted & mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add pecans; stir well to coat. Immediately spoon over baked crust; spread carefully to cover.
3. In small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 tsp. butter & chocolate chips, stirring constantly. Stir in 2 T. whipping cream. Drizzle over filling. Refrigerate 1 hr. or until filling is firm. Cut into 24 bars.