Butter Pecan Cheesecake Bars

These buttery rich Butter Pecan Cheesecake Bars are a cheesecake twist on butter pecan cookie bars. They begins with a butter pecan cake mix crust that’s laced with toasted pecans then smothered with a caramel cheesecake filling. The top is sprinkled with toffee bits and more pecans then baked until gooey and golden. Allow to  cool to room temperature then chill until serving.

Ingredients

• 1 15.25 oz Butter Pecan Cake Mix
• 1/2 cup butter melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup chopped pecans plus 2 Tbsp divided
• 1 10 oz package caramel baking chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup bits-o-brickle toffee chips
• Whipped cream optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Spread 1 cup chopped pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 6-8 minutes. Cool. (Remaining 2 Tbsp NOT toasted reserved for the top)
3. Place the caramel chips and heavy cream in microwave safe bowl. Melt in 30 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat until smooth.
4. For full instructions : www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

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