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Delicious Brown Butter Pecan Snickerdoodle Bars with Salted Caramel Drizzle

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These snickerdoodle bars combine the nutty richness of brown butter, crunchy toasted pecans, and a sweet salted caramel drizzle for a cozy, easy dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup (120 g) pecans, chopped and toasted
  • For the salted caramel drizzle:
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, warmed
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently as it foams and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar. Stir well until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add pecans: Fold in the toasted pecans evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Prepare the pan: Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  7. Spread batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let bars firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool completely: Let the bars cool fully in the pan for at least 1 hour before removing and drizzling with caramel.
  10. Make salted caramel: In a clean saucepan, melt granulated sugar over medium heat, swirling occasionally until amber. Add softened butter carefully, then slowly whisk in warm heavy cream until smooth. Stir in sea salt and let cool slightly.
  11. Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the caramel over the cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Slice into squares and enjoy.

Notes

Let the bars cool completely before drizzling caramel to keep the drizzle glossy and neat. Toast pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep bars tender. Use a light-colored pan to brown butter for better color control. If caramel seizes, gently warm while stirring to restore pourable texture.

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