Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars

Submitted by AceofHearts

"A quick two layer bar"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 32 bars

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut up
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup caramel topping
• 1 (5 3/4 ounce) package milk chocolate pieces
• 1 cup chopped pecans

directions

1. For crust, in a mixer bowl beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 min or till softened. Add sugar and vanilla then beat till well combined.
2. Stir together flour and baking powder; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture,mixing well.
3. Spread the cheese mixture into an ungreased 13X9X2" baking pan.
4. Bake in a 375 oven about 15 min or till a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Immediately drizzle caramel topping over warm crust and sprinkle with chocolate pieces.
6. Allow chocolate to melt slightly.
7. Use a knife to swirl chocolate; sprinkle with pecans.
8. Cool in refrigerator for 10-15 minute.
9. Cut into bars.