Dulce De Leche Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan thoroughly.
2. 2
   Blend butter and sugar with an electric mixer until combined and creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again. Combine flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a ball of dough forms.
3. 3
   Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
4. 4
   Bake in the preheated oven until set and light brown, about 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour dulce de leche over the crust, trying to keep the edges mostly bare.
6. 6
   Add coconut and pecans to the remaining dough and mix until incorporated. Crumble mixture over the dulce de leche, pressing it lightly over the top.
7. 7
   Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.