Best 10 Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the luscious treat of chocolate caramel nut bars, a delectable combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your sweet cravings. With a rich chocolate crust, a gooey caramel filling, and a generous topping of chopped nuts, these irresistible bars offer a perfect balance of sweetness, chewiness, and crunch. Each bite transports you to a realm of pure indulgence, leaving you longing for more of this heavenly dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create these delectable bars that are sure to impress family and friends alike.

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FAVORITE CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-NUT BARS



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Chopped semi-sweet chocolate, walnuts and gooey caramel are sandwiched between a chocolate crust and topping in these rich, decadent bar cookies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 48m

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk (2/3 cup), divided
1 pkg. (2-layer size) German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook caramels and 1/3 cup milk in saucepan on low heat 5 to 7 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Combine cake mix, butter and remaining milk; press half onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup nuts and 1/2 cup chopped chocolate. Drizzle with caramel sauce; carefully spread to edges of pan. Top with teaspoonfuls of the remaining cake mix mixture; press gently into caramel sauce with back of spoon. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and chocolate.
  • Bake 18 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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.

CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL NOUGAT BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12 to15 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 egg whites
1 3/4 cups unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 cups whole almonds
1 1/2 cups pistachios
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons honey (from Provence)
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup glucose
1 cup cream
Pinch baking soda
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons glucose
1 cup butter
4 cups tempered bittersweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Whip egg whites to soft peaks. Melt chocolate. Toast the almonds and the pistachios and keep warm. Cook the honey to 166 degrees F (130 degrees C) in a copper pot. In another pot, cook the sugar, water, and glucose to 338 degrees F (170 degrees C). Gradually pour into the whipped egg whites, the honey then the sugar mixture. Let whip on high for 3 minutes then remove the whisk. Fold the melted and hot chocolate into the whites, followed by the warm nuts. Press into a frame that is 25 mm in thickness, and leave overnight to cool. Place a 5 mm frame directly on top of the frame that is around the nougat. Adhere the 2 frames with a little melted chocolate.
  • In a pot warm cream and baking soda. In a copper pot cook the sugar, water, and the glucose to 293 degrees F (145 degrees C). Deglaze the sugar, slowly, with the cream that was warmed with the baking soda. Re-cook together to 244 degrees F (118 degrees C) and finish by adding the butter that has been cut into small cubes. Pour over the nougat and let rest overnight.
  • Cut the nougat bars into the desired shape and dip in tempered chocolate. Serve at room temperature.
  • Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

CARAMEL NUT BARS



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This recipe was given to me by my mother. It is quick to put together and tastes sinful (probably because it is!)

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1/2 cup margarine
3/4 cup chopped pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts
24 caramels, unwrapped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • ----CRUST-----.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and egg.
  • Cut in 1/2 cup margarine until crumbly.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Reserve 2 cups of this crumb mixture.
  • Press remainder firmly on bottom of greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • -----FILLING----.
  • Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt caramels with sweetened condensed milk and 1/4 cup margarine.
  • Pour over prepared crust and spread evenly.
  • Top with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake 20 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Cool and cut into small bars.
  • Store loosely covered at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL NUT BARS



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Semi-sweet chocolate chunks spread over a hot buttery crust are topped with melted caramels and walnuts for gooey bar cookies that are pure bliss.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt; beat on low speed until well blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 min. or until edges of crust are golden brown; sprinkle with chocolate. Cover. Let stand 5 min. or until chocolate is melted; spread to evenly cover crust with chocolate. Refrigerate 15 min. or until chocolate layer is firm.
  • Microwave caramels and cream in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels begin to melt; stir until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended. Gently spread caramel sauce over chocolate layer. Sprinkle with nuts; press nuts into caramel layer with back of spoon to secure. Cool completely. Use ends of foil to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CARAMEL BARS



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Yummy oat bars filled with a gooey layer of caramel, chocolate and nuts!

Provided by Jordanna Novak

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, melted
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Press Half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Reserve the rest.
  • Bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. Cut into squares while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

CARAMEL-NUT BARS



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Salted nuts balance the sweetness of caramel in these candylike cookies. These bars are quite rich, so feel free to cut them in half.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) pecans
1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) salted cashews
1 cup (5 ounces) salted peanuts
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons plus a pinch of salt
4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking sheet, and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on long sides; set aside. Spread nuts on another rimmed baking sheet. Toast until nuts are fragrant and lightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Transfer nuts to a clean surface; spread evenly, and let cool completely. Coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 2 sticks of butter with the brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With mixer on low speed, add flour and a pinch of salt; mix until just combined.
  • Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet, and cover with parchment paper. Using a wine bottle or small rolling pin, roll along the length of pan to smooth dough. (Alternatively, press the dough into the pan with the back of a large spoon.) Bake until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Combine granulated sugar, cream of tartar, remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 cupwater in a wide, heavy-bottom saucepan. Cook over high heat, without stirring, until some sugar begins to melt and turn golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until sugar is completely melted, mixture is deep golden, and a candy thermometer registers 300 degrees (hard-crack stage). Stirring constantly, carefully pour cream slowly down the side of the pan (it will spatter) until fully combined. Remove from heat; add remaining 1/4 stick butter and stirto combine.Transfer caramel to a heatproof bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in nuts; spread caramel mixture over cooled crust. Bake until caramel is set, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cut into 3-by-2-inch bars. Bars can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

CARAMEL NUT BARS



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No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a tempting dessert or a special snack anytime. These rich bars are perfect for a potluck since a little goes a long way. -Pat Hills, South Dayton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/3 cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle 1 cup into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan (do not press). , Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir caramels and milk until caramels are melted. , Pour over crust. Top with chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Found this gem on a package of walnuts. It's become a favourite here at our house. I cut them into bite size pieces just so I can have a few to savour and not feel any pangs of guilt.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 30 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine 2 Cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt Add butter, stir until moistened.
  • Reserve 1 Cup of crumb mixture for topping.
  • Press remaining mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Remove pan from oven, sprinkle with chocolate morsels and walnuts.
  • In a small bowl combine remaining 1/3 Cup flour and caramel topping.
  • Drizzle over crust.
  • Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Cool in pan.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 146.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 15.4, Protein 3.7

Tips:

  • When melting chocolate, use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring in between, to avoid overheating and seizing.
  • For a smooth caramel filling, cook the sugar and corn syrup mixture until it reaches a deep amber color, without stirring, to prevent crystallization.
  • To ensure the caramel sets properly, let it cool completely before adding it to the chocolate layer.
  • Use a variety of nuts for a more complex flavor and texture. Chop them into small pieces for even distribution.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure it sets evenly and doesn't crumble when cut.
  • To achieve a clean cut, chill the bars thoroughly before slicing them with a sharp knife.

Conclusion:

These chocolate caramel nut bars are a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate, the sweetness of caramel, and the crunch of nuts. With just a few simple steps, you can create these delectable bars that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack, a dessert to impress your friends, or a gift for a loved one, these bars are sure to satisfy. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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