Best 8 Chocolate Caramel Cashew Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight that combines the richness of chocolate, the sweetness of caramel, and the nutty crunch of cashews with our tantalizing recipe for Chocolate Caramel Cashew Bars. These delectable treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, impressing guests at gatherings, or simply enjoying as a special dessert. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll embark on a baking journey that leads to a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Get ready to experience a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS



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Provided by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups Ghirardelli® chocolate wafers, (melted, divided)
1 cup whole cashews, (roasted, salted)
22 pieces Kraft® caramels
Ghirardelli® white chocolate wafers, (melted)

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
  • Melt 1 cup of chocolate wafers in the microwave for 35 seconds. Stir, then return and for an additional 30 seconds. Stir.
  • Using a tablespoon, add a little spoonful of chocolate on the waxed paper and continue until all the chocolate has been used, approximately 18.
  • Add 4-6 cashews on top of the chocolate.
  • Melt caramels in microwave safe dish for 30 seconds. Stir, then return for additional 15 second intervals until caramels are melted. Stir and using a spoon and small spatula, add a spoonful of caramel on top of the cashews. Have to work fast as caramel sets up fast. If that happens, just pop in microwave for 10 seconds. Continue until all the caramel has been used.
  • In the same bowl the chocolate was melted in, add another cup of chocolate wafers and microwave for 35 seconds, stir, then again for 30 seconds. Stir.
  • Spoon chocolate over the top of the caramel and let set. Can put in the fridge for faster set up.
  • Melt white chocolate wafers in the microwave at 50% power for 35 seconds, stir, then again at 15 second intervals at 50% power until smooth and creamy.
  • Drizzle over the top of each chocolate caramel cashew cluster and once set, enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL-CASHEW BARS



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Stir up a batch of these chewy-gooey treats for your next tailgate party.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter or margarine
2 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup hot caramel topping (from 12-oz jar)
6 caramels, unwrapped, cut into quarters
1/3 cup cashew pieces
1 bar (1.55 oz) milk chocolate candy, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter and bittersweet chocolate uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until butter and chocolate are melted and can be stirred smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In medium bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar and baking soda. Stir in egg, milk and cooled chocolate mixture until well blended.
  • In ungreased 8-inch square pan, press half of dough. Bake 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, cook caramel topping and caramels over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.
  • Remove pan from oven. Carefully pour caramel mixture over partially baked base to within 1/2 inch of sides of pan. Sprinkle with cashews. Crumble remaining dough into small pieces and sprinkle over filling (some of filling will show). Bake 12 to 15 minutes longer or just until edges are set (do not overbake).
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate candy bar pieces uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Drizzle chocolate diagonally over baked bars. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COMMOTION BARS



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These chocolate caramel bars will satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooth with layer after luscious layer of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel, then glazed with butterscotch, peanut butter and more chocolate!

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 serving Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
¾ cup butter, divided
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup heavy cream, divided
1 ½ cups marshmallow cream
1 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter, divided
1 ½ cups salted peanuts, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Melt 2 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Stir in flour. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and 1/4 cup cream. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallow cream, 1/4 cup peanut butter and peanuts. Spread evenly over baked layer. Cool.
  • Cook caramels and 1/4 cup cream in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until caramels are melted. Spread over marshmallow layer. Cool until set.
  • Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter in small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over caramel layer. Chill 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CARAMEL-CASHEW BARS



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Looking for a distinctive baked dessert? Then check out these bars made with cashews and caramel - a delightful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped salted cashews
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening, butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour, cinnamon and baking soda, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Stir in 1 cup of the cashews. Spread dough in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted; keep warm.
  • Spread caramel over slightly cooled bars. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cashews over caramel. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CASHEW CHEWIES



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These bars are so good! If you love cashews, chocolate (who doesn't) and caramels, you will love these. They are pretty easy and come out looking and tasting like they were difficult to make :)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24-36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup half-and-half
1 cup large cashew pieces
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy and then beat in egg.
  • Stir in flour and oats and blend well.
  • Press into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15- 18 minutes until light brown.
  • In a medium saucepan combine caramels and half and half and cook over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour caramel mixture over baked crust.
  • Sprinkle with cashews and chocolate.
  • Bake an additional 8- 10 minutes or until chocolate is softened and caramel begins to bubble around edges of pan.
  • Cool completely and refrigerate to set chocolate.
  • Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in dry cake mix and remaining milk., Spread half of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes; sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Gently spread caramel mixture over chips. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over caramel layer. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL-CASHEW CAKE BARS



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These rich bars are a hit with everyone who tries them. The moist, cake-like crust pairs well with the chewy caramel and salty cashews.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped
CASHEW TOPPING:
1/2 cup salted cashews, chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking powder and salt. Beat in the eggs just until combined. Fold in the cashews. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. , In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Spread over cake. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Cut into bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL-CASHEW BARS



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I came across a lot of different Salted Caramel Cashew Bar recipes this season and everyone had one reason or another as to why I would not make it. So this is my tweaked version of Tutti Dolci's recipe.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 16 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 pinch sea salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cashews
sea salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch baking dish with foil. Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces; sprinkle over flour mixture and use a pastry cutter to cut in evenly until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add dough to prepared baking dish; use a piece of parchment to press dough into an even layer. Bake for 23 minutes, until crust is lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.
  • Place butter and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan. Melt over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until boiling. Once mixture boils, reduce temperature to medium-low and let bubble for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; carefully add salt and vanilla (mixture will bubble up). Quickly pour caramel over shortbread layer and spread with an offset spatula. Top with cashews, pressingly gently to adhere; sprinkle with sea salt. Chill in the refrigerator until completely set, about 1 hour.
  • Carefully lift foil and place bars on a cutting board; use a sharp knife to cut into squares. Store leftover squares in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

  • To get the perfect caramel, make sure to cook it until it reaches a deep amber color. This will give it a rich, buttery flavor.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the caramel by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, it's ready.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel, or it will become too thick and hard.
  • When melting the chocolate, use a double boiler or microwave it in short bursts, stirring in between. This will prevent the chocolate from seizing.
  • To make the bars easier to cut, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Feel free to get creative with the toppings. You can add nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or even sprinkles.

Conclusion:

Chocolate caramel cashew bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover chocolate and caramel. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these bars that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give chocolate caramel cashew bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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