Mary's Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars
Description
Graham crackers are coated in buttery pecans and caramel and sprinkled with salt for an easy, sweet and savory treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 cup chopped pecans
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12 whole graham crackers
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1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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3/4 cup butter, melted
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2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
2
Arrange pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared jelly roll pan.
5
Combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Fold in pecans. Pour pecan mixture over graham crackers, spreading to coat.
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Bake in the preheated oven until topping is bubbling, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with salt. Transfer coated crackers and aluminum foil to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes. Break into bars.