Best 10 Caramel Pecan Delight Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our Caramel Pecan Delight, a dessert that captivates the senses with its sweet, nutty, and buttery notes. This delectable treat features a luscious caramel filling enveloped in a flaky, golden crust, topped with an irresistible layer of crunchy pecan goodness. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an unforgettable dessert experience.

Alongside the Caramel Pecan Delight recipe, this article presents a collection of equally tempting treats that will satisfy any sweet craving. Discover the secrets of creating a creamy and decadent Chocolate Mousse, a classic crowd-pleaser that never fails to impress. For those who prefer fruity delights, the Strawberry Shortcake recipe offers a burst of summer flavors with its fresh strawberries, fluffy biscuits, and whipped cream.

If you're looking for a gooey and indulgent treat, the Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe will hit the spot. With its crispy edges and soft, chewy center, these cookies are a timeless classic that everyone loves. And for those who love the combination of sweet and tangy, the Lemon Bars recipe delivers a perfect balance of flavors with its zesty lemon filling and buttery shortbread crust.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN DELIGHTS



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A relative visiting from Oklahoma brought these and the recipe with her. Who can resist rich chewy caramel over crunchy pecans drizzled with sweet chocolate? These candies have become a holiday favorite to both make and eat! -Linda Jonsson, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 pounds whole pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add milk; mix well. Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Loosen from paper. , Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL PECAN DELIGHT PIE! RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by Tricia33

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups rough chopped pecans
2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (16 oz.) frozen whipped topping
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
2 graham cracker pie crusts

Steps:

  • In a skillet lightly brown the pecans and coconut in the butter. Set aside to cool. With an electric mixer blend the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. Divide evenly between the two pie crusts. Top each with half of the pecan and coconut mixture. Drizzle the entire jar of caramel ice cream topping over the tops of both pies. Refrigerate or freeze for at least 3 - 4 hours. I think they cut best if you freeze them.

CARAMEL PECAN ICE CREAM DESSERT



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My mother passed this old-time recipe on to me because she knew I'd want to make it. I love desserts-especially this one! -Mary Wright, Morriston, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups caramel ice cream topping
2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, pecans and brown sugar. Add butter; mix well. Spread in a thin layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Crumble while warm; cool., Press half of crumb mixture into a 13x9-in. dish. Drizzle with half of caramel sauce; spread with ice cream. Top with remaining caramel sauce and crumb mixture. Cover and freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE PECAN COOKIES



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This shortbread-style thumbprint cookie is light and flaky. The salted caramel and dark chocolate add a delicious richness. This won first place at a recent neighborhood cookie swap.

Provided by CMBean

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup chopped toasted pecans
44 caramel candies
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
coarse sea salt
1 (6 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 to 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Press dough together in plastic wrap; roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Place beaten eggs in one small dish and pecans in another dish. Dip each dough ball into the eggs and roll in pecans. Place dredged balls on the prepared baking sheets; press your thumb into the center of each ball.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Press each cookie again, with a spoon. Return to the oven and continue baking until golden, about 10 minutes more. Cool on wire racks.
  • Combine caramels and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, 4 to 6 minutes. Spoon the mixture into the thumbprints of the cookies and sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil. Drizzle chocolate over the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 58.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

CARAMEL PECANS



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"Make a pot of coffee or fix a drink, this takes a while! It's worth it though-this recipe is a family favorite and we always get requests for gifts of these chewy caramels." Darrell Brown, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
2 pounds chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter and set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, 1 cup cream and the remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the remaining cream. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCO-CARAMEL PECAN DELIGHTS



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My son who is a submariner asks for these every time he comes home! A family favorite.

Provided by Beth Streeter

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

COOKIE INGREDIENTS
2/3 c sugar
1/2 c butter softenend
1 egg seperated reserving white
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 c cocoa powder
1 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 c finely chopped pecans
CARAMEL FILLING AND CHOCOLATE TOPPING
12 unwrapped soft caramels
1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Beat together sugar, butter, egg yolk. milk and vanilla until well blended.
  • 2. Stir together flour, cocoa and salt. Blend into butter mixture.
  • 3. Chill dough for at least an hour or up to 2 weeks.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and either prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper ( which is what I use) or lightly grease them.
  • 5. Take reserved egg white and add 3 tablespoons of warm water and beat together.
  • 6. Shape dough into 1 inch balls roll in egg whites and then in pecans to coat, and place on prepared cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • 7. Press your thumb gently into the center of each cookie.
  • 8. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. ( check the bottom of the cookie, if it is lightly brown, you are ok)
  • 9. While the cookie is still hot, take a small slice off of your soft caramels and place in the center of each cookie, it will melt while your cookie cools.
  • 10. Carefully remove each cookie onto a wire rack until completely cooled.
  • 11. Take the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and put them in a zip top bag and put them in a pot of hot not boiling water for about 10 minutes.
  • 12. Take the bag out of the water dry completely. Knead bag to make sure all the chips are melted.
  • 13. Cut a small corner off of the end of the bag and pip warm chocolate over the caramel to decorate.
  • 14. Wait until chocolate is set, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

CARAMEL PECAN BARS



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This pecan bar recipe won first place at a cookie contest held where I work. These rich bars really capture the flavor of pecan pie. -Emma Manning, Crossett, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, cubed
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla. Gradually add hot sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs and edges are crisp. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL-PECAN DREAM BARS



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These ooey-gooey cake bars that pull ever so gently from the pan and hold a firm cut are a baker's dream come true. -Cay Keppers, Nisswa, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brickle toffee bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and egg until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, beat milk, egg and vanilla until combined. Stir in pecans and toffee bits. Pour over crust., Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE



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Yummy and easy caramel pecan sauce. Serve over ice cream, apples, or pumpkin cake.

Provided by Brenda F.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Stir butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir in heavy whipping cream and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 298.9 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

PECAN CARAMELS



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I altered the original recipe for these creamy caramels by substituting condensed milk for part of the whipping cream and cutting back on the sugar. Everybody raves about them, and they make a great holiday gift. You can't eat just one! -Patsy Howell, Peru, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil; grease the foil with butter. Set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until smooth and blended, about 10 minutes. Stir in milk and remaining cream. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), about 25 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan for making the caramel sauce to prevent burning.
  • Stir the caramel sauce constantly to ensure it cooks evenly and doesn't crystallize.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the caramel by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
  • Toast the pecans in the oven before adding them to the caramel sauce. This will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Line the baking dish with parchment paper to prevent the caramel pecan delight from sticking.
  • Refrigerate the caramel pecan delight for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving. This will allow it to set properly.

Conclusion:

Caramel pecan delight is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover caramel sauce, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to impress.

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