Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars
From Gem's Vegetarian Cooking
Source: Mommy Stone
- 1 Cup butter
- 1 Cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 Cup flour
- 2 Cup pecans, chopped
In a bowl, beat to blend butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla; Add flour and mix well. Press mixture evenly over bottom and sides of buttered 10 X 15 inch pan. Sprinkle nuts over dough. Bake in a350 degree oven until crust is golden brown, about 15 - 25minutes. Pour caramel into crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle with2 Cup chocolate chips. When chocolate softens, about 5 minutes,spread smooth. Let cool. Cut into squares. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 1 day. Freeze to store longer.
Caramel filling In a saucepan over high heat, melt 1/3 Cup butter. Add 3/4 cup brown sugar and 3/4 Cup corn syrup. Stir till mixture reaches 215 - 220degrees on a thermometer, about 5 minutes. Use hot.
