Tasty Tuesday-Caramel 'N Chocolate Pecan Bars

Happy Tuesday Lovelies! 

I have been trying to find a new dessert for Thanksgiving and I think I have found on the inside of a Land O Lakes Butter box of all places. This recipe has the some of the best ingredients (in my opinion) in it. It has brown sugar, butter, pecans, and chocolate that are baked into unbelievebly scrumptious bars. 

Caramel "N Chocolate Pecan Bars

For the crust you will need the following:

2 cups of all purpose flour

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Land O Lakes salted butter, softened

1 cup pecan halves

For the caramel layer you will need the following:

2/3 cup Land O Lakes salted butter

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

For the Chocolate layer (on top) you will need the following:

1 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions for making these scrumptious pieces of heaven:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all crust ingredients except pecans in a large bowl. Beat as medium speed until mixture resembles fine crumbs.  Press into bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan, Place pecans evenly over unbaked crust.

Combine 2/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until entire surface begins to boil. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Pour mixture evenly over pecans and crust.

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until entire caramel layer is bubbly. (DO NOT OVERBAKE). Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chips, allow to melt slightly. Swirl melted chips over bars leaving some whole for marbled effect. Cool completely. Cut in to bars. Yields 36 bars. 

TIP: You can use a combination of your favorite nuts or flavored baking chips for variety in these bars. 

TIP: Store at room temperature in loosely covered container. 

Enjoy this awesome recipe Lovelies!!

~Angie