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Cinnamon Caramel Delights

Cinnamon Caramel Delights

Buttery cinnamon cookie bars layered with silky caramel and a pecan-scented crumble. Sweet, cozy, and irresistibly chewy.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp beaten egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon for the dough
  • 11 oz soft caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter for the caramel
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for the caramel
  • 0.125 tsp sea salt for the caramel
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for topping
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
  • Stir together the topping sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the beaten egg and vanilla until smooth.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  • Blend dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until a soft dough forms.
  • Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the pan. Chill the rest for topping.
  • Bake the base for 10 minutes until slightly set.
  • Melt caramels with cream and 1 tbsp butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in cinnamon and sea salt.
  • Pour the warm caramel over the hot crust and spread gently to the edges.
  • Crumble remaining dough over caramel. Sprinkle with pecans and the cinnamon-sugar topping.
  • Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden on top and the caramel bubbles at the edges.
  • Cool completely in the pan. Lift out and cut into 16 bars.

Notes

Try drizzling the cooled bars with melted dark chocolate, or swap pecans for walnuts. For a softer bite, warm a bar for 8–10 seconds before serving. Store airtight at room temperature for 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cinnamon Caramel Delights flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.