Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN BARS

Category: Bars

12/ cup powdered sugar and butter, softened
1 tbsp whipping cream
1 cup flour
24 caramel candies, unwrapped
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 cups pecan halves
1 tsp butter
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tbsp whipping cream

Heat oven to 325. Grease a 9 inch square pan. In a medium bowl, combine first 3 ingredients; blend well. Add flour and mix until crumbly. With floured hands, press evenly in greased pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or firm to touch.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream, stirring frequently until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add pecans; stir well to coat. Immediately spoon over baked crust; spread carefully to cover.

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 tsp butter and chocolate chips, stirring constantly. Stir in 2 tbsp whipping cream. Drizzle over filling. Refrigerate 1 hour or until filling is firm. Cut into bars.