Recipe: Caramel Bars

Recipes using Young Pecan Halves

Caramel Bars Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour (sifted)
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Topping

• 33 caramels
• 1/4 cup cream or half and half
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. Mix all ingredients except nuts at lowest speed on electric mixer until well blended.
3. Stir in pecans, if desired.
4. Put into a 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 325° F. for 20-25 minutes or until brown.
5. In a double boiler, melt caramels and add cream.
6. After melted, add butter and powdered sugar, mixing well.
7. Spread over cooled crust.