Best 3 Caramel Nut Crunch Recipes

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Craving a delightful combination of sweet and crunchy textures? Look no further than the irresistible Caramel Nut Crunch, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its buttery cookie base, gooey caramel filling, and generous topping of chopped nuts. Each bite delivers a symphony of flavors and textures, leaving you utterly satisfied and craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is designed to guide you effortlessly through the process of creating this delectable treat. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be whipping up a batch of Caramel Nut Crunch in no time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL NUT CRUNCH PIE



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This cool and creamy pie has a lot going for it. It's easy to make, it can be assembled well in advance to save time, and it's impressive enough to serve guests. To make this dessert even more decadent and delicious, you can chop extra peanuts and candy bars and crumble a few more cookies to sprinkle over the top. -Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted
6 Snickers candy bars (1.86 ounces each), chopped
6 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
1/4 cup hot caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed
Additional hot caramel and hot fudge ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Mix cookie crumbs and peanuts; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Fold candy bars into ice cream; spread into prepared crust. Drizzle with caramel and fudge toppings. Loosely cover and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours. If not serving right away, cover securely after it's frozen firm. If desired, drizzle with additional caramel and fudge toppings before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CARAMEL NUT CRUNCH



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I discovered this crispy snack recipe on a box of cereal years ago. It's been a Christmas favorite with my friends and family ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups Cheerios
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup walnut halves
1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts
1 cup whole unblanched almonds

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly., In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour hot syrup over cereal mixture; stir until well coated. Spread into greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until slightly firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHEX PARTY MIX, MAPLE NUT, CON QUESO AND CARAMEL CRUNCH MIX.



Chex Party Mix, Maple Nut, Con Queso and Caramel Crunch Mix. image

Make and share this Chex Party Mix, Maple Nut, Con Queso and Caramel Crunch Mix. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 teaspoons seasoning salt
4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup salted nuts
1 cup pretzel stick
8 cups Chex cereal
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple extract
8 cups Chex cereal
1 cup honey-roasted cashews
1/2 cup butter
1 package taco seasoning mix
8 cups Chex cereal
2 cups cheese nips
2 cups miniature nacho cheese tortilla chips
5 cups Chex cereal
4 cups plain popcorn
1 cup honey roasted peanuts
1/4 cup butter
6 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons light corn syrup (light in color)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a roasting pan in oven.
  • Mix in seasonings.
  • Gradually stir in all dry ingredients.
  • Toss well.
  • Bake at 250* for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Spread on paper towel to cool.
  • ------MapleNut-------.
  • Melt the butter, sugar, extract together.
  • Toss with remaining ingredients.
  • Bake at 225* for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool on paper towels.
  • ------ConQueso-------.
  • Melt butter in a pan in the oven-stir in taco mix.
  • Gradually add cereals, crackers and chips, stirring well.
  • Bake at 250* for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • Cool on apaer towel to cool.
  • ------CaramelCrunch---------.
  • Combine cereals, popcorn and nuts in an open pan.
  • Melt other ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 3 min.
  • Pour over cereal and toss well.
  • Bake at 250* for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • I think the reason some of these recipes call for melting in a roasting pan is to keep the dishes down.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for the nuts, which can quickly go rancid.
  • Toast the nuts before adding them to the caramel. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crispy.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel. It should be a light amber color and slightly thickened.
  • Let the caramel cool slightly before adding the nuts. This will help to prevent the nuts from sticking together.
  • Pour the caramel nut crunch onto a greased baking sheet. This will help to prevent it from sticking.
  • Let the caramel nut crunch cool completely before breaking it into pieces. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the caramel nut crunch in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Caramel nut crunch is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a gift. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious snack that is sure to please everyone.

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