We love any and all things salted caramel. Add graham crackers and the potential for chocolate to that, and I was sold. These Salted Caramel-Pecan Bars were a fun dessert to make and a great one to share. Take the time to make the caramel – it’s not really that hard, but it is definitely worth it. Here’s how it came together:
First, I toasted some pecans in a skillet. Thanks to Phillip’s papa, we always have a good supply of home-grown pecans in our freezer.
I combined butter, sugar, and cream in a saucepan and brought that to a boil. Once the mixture was boiling, I turned off the heat and stirred in pecans and some vanilla. Meanwhile, I layered graham crackers on a cookie sheet to serve as the base for the bars. 
Next, I spread the caramel mixture over the graham crackers and then baked until the top was bubbly and lightly browned.
I took the recipe’s suggestion for a twist at this point and sprinkled on some chocolate chips. It seemed like the right thing to do. After a little sprinkling of salt, these only had to cool before being ready to break into pieces and eat!
As expected, we loved these. We took some to our friends’ house for a dinner party and I shared some with a few other friends as well. I’ve already had inquiries as to when I’ll be making this one again, so I’ll probably make another batch or two for the various holiday cookie swaps I’ll be going to in December. Another hit from Sweet as Pie!
