Praline Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven 350F.
2. 2
   Line 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges.
3. 3
   Butter foil; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine all crust ingredients in bowl; mix well.
5. 5
   Press evenly into prepared pan.
6. 6
   Combine brown sugar, cream cheese and flour in bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
7. 7
   Add sour cream, egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
8. 8
   Add 1/3 cup caramel dip; continue beating until well mixed.
9. 9
   Spread filling evenly over crust.
10. 10
    Bake 40-50 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
11. 11
    (Center will appear slightly soft.)
12. 12
    Cool 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Combine 1/2 cup caramel dip and pecans in bowl; spread over cheesecake.
14. 14
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
15. 15
    Lift bars from pan, using foil ends.
16. 16
    Cut into bars.
17. 17
    Store refrigerated.