Cross between pecan pie and pecan sandies, these buttery, delicious Pecan Praline Bars are perfect any time you're in the mood for something sweet! This pecan bars recipe has an amazing pecan shortbread crust, a delicious caramel filling and topped with brown sugar toasted pecans. As a kid, I wasn't always the biggest fan of pecans - any nuts, really.   I didn't like many foods - tomatoes, nuts, some types of meats - all of these things kinda grossed me out.  Its funny, as we get older, our really palates change and evolve.  I've come to really love all of these foods that I despised as a kid.  I especially have grown to love pecans. My adoration for pecans has really come full circle - I now love both cooking and baking with this crisp, slightly sweet nut. … [Read more...]