Creole Pecan Praline Bars

15 bars

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups Baking Mix
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups pecans, chopped
• Caramel Sauce
• 1 cup butter
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.; Pour 1/4 cup of water on 8 1/2 x 11 inch jelly roll pan to wet the surface thoroughly. Pour off water, leaving about a tablespoon of water (do this in order to keep the foil from sliding). Press a sheet of aluminum foil on pan, covering bottom and sides.

Combine Baking Mix and sugar. Cut in butter using a fork; pat onto the baking pan. Spread nuts evenly over top of dough. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over high heat. With a wooden spoon, stir caramel sauce to a rolling boil. Continue to cook for 30 seconds. Pour caramel sauce over top of nuts, covering as much as possible.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Option: After rmoving from oven, sprinkle with chocolate chips while warm, spread when melted. Cool and cut into squares.