Ingredients for Cinnamon Caramel Swirl Bars
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 14 ounces caramel candies
- ¼ cup milk
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How to Make Cinnamon Caramel Swirl Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to help lift the bars out later.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Reserve 1 cup of the batter in a separate bowl.
- Spread the remaining batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While the first layer bakes, prepare the caramel layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 14 ounces caramel candies and ¼ cup milk. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the caramels are completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted caramel evenly over the baked layer in the pan, spreading to within ½ inch of the edges.
- Drop spoonfuls of the reserved batter over the caramel layer.
- Using a knife or toothpick, swirl the batter through the caramel for a marble effect.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang (if used).
- Remove the parchment paper (if used) and cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
97g
Fat
16g
Carbs
11g
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