Caramel Pecan Fudge Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (11 oz) bag caramel bits (or wrapped caramels, unwrapped)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until combined.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth and fully melted. Spread this chocolate fudge layer over the dough in the pan.
  6. Melt the caramel bits with heavy cream in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the chocolate fudge layer.
  7. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top — it won’t cover completely but will bake into a delicious topping.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  10. Cool completely before cutting into bars for neat slices.

If you’d like, I can help you adapt this recipe for a no-bake version or different nuts — just say so!

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