Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut up

• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup caramel topping

• 1 (5 3/4 ounce) package milk chocolate pieces
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. 1

   For crust, in a mixer bowl beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 min or till softened. Add sugar and vanilla then beat till well combined.

2. 2

   Stir together flour and baking powder; gradually beat into cream cheese mixture,mixing well.

3. 3

   Spread the cheese mixture into an ungreased 13X9X2" baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake in a 375 oven about 15 min or till a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

5. 5

   Immediately drizzle caramel topping over warm crust and sprinkle with chocolate pieces.

6. 6

   Allow chocolate to melt slightly.

7. 7

   Use a knife to swirl chocolate; sprinkle with pecans.

8. 8

   Cool in refrigerator for 10-15 minute.

9. 9

   Cut into bars.