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Butter Pecan Pretzel Bars

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 2 hr 45 min
  • Servings 16
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With a buttery cookie base and pecan and pretzel bits throughout, these ooey-gooey dessert bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and salty, while being totally delicious.
Created Mar 21, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 roll Pillsbury™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 40 caramels, unwrapped
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup broken tiny pretzel twists (about 40 twists)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt

Steps

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F.
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    2
    In medium bowl, crumble cookie dough; stir or knead in 1/2 cup of the pecans until well mixed. Press evenly in ungreased 9-inch square pan.
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    3
    Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 30 minutes.
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    4
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 60 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour evenly over bar. Sprinkle with pretzels and remaining 1/4 cup pecans, pressing slightly into caramel. Sprinkle with salt. Cool about 1 hour 30 minutes or until caramel is set. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    To toast pecans, heat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
  • Tip 2
    Line pan with foil for easy removal and cleanup.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 35g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Calories
250
Total Fat
11g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
200mg
Total Carbs
35g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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