Brown Butter Pecan Bars with Caramel Glaze
These chewy bars are packed with buttery, toasted pecans that stand out against the rich brown butter. Each bite delivers the nutty crunch of pecans in a blondie-like sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Miller Pecan Co. Pecans, toasted and chopped
For the caramel glaze and topping:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup Miller Pecan Co. Pecans, toasted and chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in egg and vanilla.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Stir into the butter mixture until just combined. Fold in pecans.
Spread batter into pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until top is set and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely.
Meanwhile, make the caramel glaze. Combine butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, salt, and vanilla in a sauce pan and cook until color deepens and the mixture begins to thicken. Immediately pour over cooled pecan squares, using an offset spatula to cover any missed spots. While still warm, top with pecans. Slice to serve.