Best 5 Dulce De Leche Pecan Bars Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Dulce de Leche Pecan Bars, a delectable treat that combines the richness of dulce de leche, the crunch of pecans, and the softness of a buttery crust. These irresistible bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a sweet indulgence.
Our recipe features a simple yet delicious shortbread crust, a luscious dulce de leche filling, and a generous topping of crunchy pecans. The combination of these elements creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more.
In addition to the classic Dulce de Leche Pecan Bars, we also offer variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. For those who prefer a chocolatey twist, our Chocolate Dulce de Leche Pecan Bars incorporate rich chocolate chips into the filling, creating a decadent and indulgent treat.
If you're looking for a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Dulce de Leche Pecan Bars use a combination of almond flour and oat flour to create a delicious and crumbly crust. And for those with vegan dietary restrictions, our Vegan Dulce de Leche Pecan Bars use plant-based ingredients to deliver the same delightful flavors without compromising on taste.
No matter which recipe you choose, our Dulce de Leche Pecan Bars are sure to be a hit. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these bars are a delightful addition to any dessert table or potluck gathering. So preheat your oven and let's embark on a baking journey that will fill your home with the tantalizing aroma of these delectable treats.
DULCE DE LECHE COOKIE BARS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch-square baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; coat the foil with cooking spray. Pulse 2 cups flour, the butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the salt in a food processor until the mixture starts clumping together, about 1 minute. Press firmly and evenly in the bottom and 1/4 inch up the sides of the prepared pan. Bake until firm and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the dulce de leche, heavy cream, egg yolks and the remaining 1 tablespoon flour and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture over the crust and sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans. Return to the oven and bake until set around the edge but slightly jiggly in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer to the rack and let cool completely. Lift out of the pan using the overhanging foil. Remove the foil and cut into pieces.
DULCE DE LECHE BARS
A creamy center fills a shortbread-like buttery crust with a crumble-pecan coconut topping. This is a favorite with my family, boyfriend and at my workplace (a bakery!). Best served cool or room temperature.
Provided by Cori
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan thoroughly.
- Blend butter and sugar with an electric mixer until combined and creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again. Combine flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a ball of dough forms.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and light brown, about 20 minutes.
- Pour dulce de leche over the crust, trying to keep the edges mostly bare.
- Add coconut and pecans to the remaining dough and mix until incorporated. Crumble mixture over the dulce de leche, pressing it lightly over the top.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 168.9 mg, Sugar 25.8 g
DULCE DE LECHE PECAN BARS
Rich, gooey, caramel bars. Found in the Pillsbury November,2006 Holiday Baking booklet. *Caramelized sweetened condensed milk is known as Dulce de leche and can be found in the baking section next to the sweetened condensed milk. May also be found in the ethnic Mexican section. Brand name is Nestle's La Lechera Dulce de Leche.
Provided by beckidid
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press 3/4 of mixture in 13X9 pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes.
- In 1 quart saucepan, heat dulce de leche over low heat 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Spread dulce de leche over partially baked crust. Sprinkle evenly with toffee bits, pecans and remaining crumb mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
- Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
- *Dulce de leche is caramelized sweetened condensed milk and can be found in the baking section next to the sweetened condensed milk. May also be found in the ethnic Mexican section. Brand name is Nestle La Lechera Dulce de Leche.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 77.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 13.3, Protein 2.5
THUMBPRINTS WITH DULCE DE LECHE, NUTELLA OR JAM
Thumbprints are the simplest of cookies, but these are packed with flavor from freshly toasted nuts, each paired with its own filling: pecans with dulce de leche (or homemade caramel sauce, if you have some on hand), hazelnuts with Nutella, or pistachios with a festive pool of red currant jelly in the center. Choose a single combination, or make a batch of each. These cookies benefit from forming the thumbprint halfway through baking, but if you can't take the heat, let the dough soften a bit and then press the thumbprints into the dough before baking.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the hazelnuts or pecans out on a small baking sheet and cook in oven, shaking several times, until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. If using hazelnuts, transfer to a bowl to cool, cover with a folded dish towel, then rub off the skins. (No need to toast the pistachios.)
- Once cooled, transfer the nuts to a food processor, preferably a mini one. Add 2 teaspoons flour and pulse just until nuts are finely ground, being careful not to overprocess.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Add egg yolks and vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until well combined, about 2 minutes, scraping the bowl a few times as needed.
- Add 1/2 cup ground nuts, the salt and the remaining 2 1/4 cups flour; beat on low speed just until combined, then increase speed and beat until dough starts to clump together. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well mixed. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pinch off small pieces of dough the size of a rounded tablespoon (about 20 grams each) and roll the top half of each one in the remaining ground nuts. Place a few inches apart on parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking sheets. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Bake for 8 minutes, remove from oven and make a thumbprint in each cookie. Bake until golden brown on the bottom, and nuts are looking toasty but not burned, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheets and transfer to wire racks to cool further. While the cookies are still a little warm, fill each one with about 1/2 teaspoon of filling, and cool completely. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
DULCE DE LECHE BARS
Oatmeal-Caramel Bars. My husband loves these (and he is not a dessert eater!) Very yummy and better if you make ahead and serve 1 or 2 days later.
Provided by Twinsfan5
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat over to 350. In a big bowl mix flour, oatmeal, brown sugar and salt. Cut in softened butter with pastry blender until crumbly. Save out 1 cup of mixture, press rest in a 13x9 pan. Do not grease the pan.
- Bake 10 minutes. Empty dulce de leche into microwave bowl. Heat dulce de leche in microwave on medium power until it is soft enough to spread. 2-4 minutes total- I microwave for 45 seconds, stir, then zap again on med power.
- Spread dulce de leche over baked crust. Sprinkle toffee bits and the 1 cup of oats mixture over that. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Cool completely another 30 minutes. Makes 32 bars.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching the dulce de leche.
- Stir the dulce de leche constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If the dulce de leche is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Add a pinch of salt to the dulce de leche to enhance the flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the dulce de leche, as it will become too thick and chewy.
- If you are using a food processor to make the pecan filling, be sure to pulse it only until the pecans are finely chopped. Over-processing will make the filling too oily.
- Press the pecan filling firmly into the bottom of the pan to prevent it from crumbling.
- Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These Dulce de Leche Pecan Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The rich and creamy dulce de leche filling is complemented perfectly by the crunchy pecan topping. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!
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