Caramel Pecan Candy

Directions

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   Melt 1/3 cup butter; stir in the cookie crumbs.
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   Press into an ungreased 9-in.
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   square baking dish.
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   Bake at 325 for 10-12 minutes or until set.
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   Cool on a wire rack.
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   In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and remaining butter.
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   Stir in the pecans.
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   Pour over crust.
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   Cool.
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    For topping, in a saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, butter, cream and corn syrup.
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    Cook and stir over low heat until smooth.
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    Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
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    Pour over caramel layer.
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    Cool on a wire rack.
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    Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.
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    Let candy stand at room temperature for 5-10 minute before cutting into 1-in.
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    squares.
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    Store in the refrigerator.
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    Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.