How to Make Cinnamon Caramel Swirl Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably enchanting about the sweet aroma of cinnamon and caramel wafting through the kitchen. That's why these Cinnamon Caramel Swirl Bars are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. This delectable treat combines the warmth of cinnamon with the rich, buttery sweetness of caramel, all wrapped up in a soft, chewy bar that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
  • ¼ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Mix brown sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and pecans in large bowl until well blended. Add flour mixture; mix well. Reserve 1 cup of the batter. Spread remaining batter into lightly greased foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes or until firm.
  • Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after every minute. Cool 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over baked layer in pan, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges. Drop reserved 1 cup batter by spoonfuls over caramel layer. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until center is set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Lift from pan. Cut into bars.
  • Nutrition

    200 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 142mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg