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Pecan and Caramel Cookie Bars

Oooh hello! These Caramel and Pecan Cookie Bars are overflowing with pecans, with a soft caramel centre. They are a super simple and quick recipe to make, plus they are insanely delicious.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Cookie
Keyword: Caramel, Cookie Bars, Pecan
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Sarah Mark

Ingredients

For the Pecan and Caramel Cookie Bars

  • 150 g Unsalted Butter or Stork
  • 150 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 50 g Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 275 g Plain Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 1 tsp Cornflour
  • 250 g Pecans (roughly chopped)
  • 200 g Caramel

Instructions

To Make the Pecan and Caramel Cookie Bars

  • Line a 9" x 9" square baking tin with baking parchment and leave it to one side.
  • In a bowl cream together the butter and both sugars until pale in colour and fluffy.
  • Add in the egg, vanilla, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and corn flour and mix until completely combined and a dough begins to form.
  • Add in the pecans and mix again until they are evenly distributed.
  • Split the mixture in half, and press the first half into the bottom of your lined tin.
  • Spread over the caramel.
  • Add over the remaining cookie dough and press down.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cookie is golden brown in colour.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15-20 minutes in the square tin before moving to a wire rack to cool fully.
  • Cut into 16 individual portions and enjoy!

Notes

  • These will last 4+ days in an airtight container.