Salted Caramel Pecan Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 50 mins
Serve count: 20
Ingredients
3/4 Cup + 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, salted and divided
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 3/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
18 Caramel Candies
2 tbsp Milk
1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/8 tsp Salt 1 Cup Chopped pecans
Pinch of Kosher or Sea Salt (to serve)
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9"x13" baking dish within aluminum foil, leaving an overhand on the edges for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, mix to cream together 3/4 cup butter and sugar. Add flour and mix until combined.
3. Firmly press mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake 15-30 minutes, until edges are just starting to brown.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, add caramels, milk and 2 tablespoons butter. Cook until caramels are smooth and melted. Allow to cool slightly.
5. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt. Gradually mix in the caramel mixture, then stir in pecans. Pour filling over warm crust.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes, until filling is set. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate 1-4 hours.
7. Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.