Best 5 Nutty Caramel Bars Recipes

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When you think of nutty caramel bars, you envision a decadent treat with a crisp, buttery crust, gooey caramel filling, and a crunchy nut topping. The combination of textures and flavors is irresistible and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you're looking for the best recipe to make this classic dessert, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share a selection of nutty caramel bar recipes that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a more modern twist, we have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in the ultimate nutty caramel bar experience!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NUTTY CARAMEL BARS RECIPE



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Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (19 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping
2 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Mix in butter until combined and crumbly. Press mixture into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle on pecans and walnuts. Drizzle caramel topping evenly over nuts.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until caramel is bubbly. Remove from oven and sprinkle on chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes. Carefully spread chips over caramel layer.
  • Let cool at room temperature or until chocolate sets. Cut into bars.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Chocolate and caramel combine to make a chewy confection here. You will love these!

Provided by Fran Say

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter, softened
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, then add in flour, sugar, and salt until mixture is crumbly. Press 2 cups of the crumb mixture onto the bottom of the pan, reserving the rest. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Leave oven on.
  • 3. In a small heavy-duty saucepan, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Over low heat, melt chocolate chips and blend into milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, then spread evenly over the hot crust.
  • 4. Stir the nuts and remaining chocolate chips into the reserved crumb mixture and sprinkle over the chocolate/milk mixture. Return pan to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or just until set. Remove and allow to cool on a rack. Drizzle caramel topping evenly over top.

SOFIA'S NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert

Yield 2 1/2 Dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 2 cups of the flour (NOT all of the flour) with the oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add butter; stir until all ingredients are moistened. Reserve one cup crumb mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with morsels and walnuts. Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/3 cup flour in small bowl; drizzle over base. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

CARAMEL NUTTY EXPLOSION BARS



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I wanted to make a bar cookie of some kind. I knew I was craving caramel and nuts. I always love chocolate, and I wanted the crust to be something out of the ordinary... You have a shortbread crust, then homemade caramel sauce, sauteed nuts and of course chocolate... did I mention very easy to make as well? The pan will...

Provided by Didi Dalaba

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

SHORTBREAD CRUST
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 c (2 sticks) unsalted cold butter cut into cubes
CARAMEL SAUCE
2 c sugar
1/4 c corn syrup, light
1/2 c water
3/4 c heavy cream (heated to lukewarm)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 tsp fine grain salt (i used aegean sea blend)
NUT TOPPING
2 c pecan halves
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts
2 tsp unsalted butter
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE TOPPING
2 c (1 pkg) milk chocolate peanut butter swirl chocolate chips
2-3 Tbsp heavy cream (1 tbsp more if needed)

Steps:

  • 1. Using your food processor, add all your ingredients for your shortbread crust. Making sure butter is COLD. Pulse ingredients till butter has been incorporated and the mixture looks like it's going to start forming a ball. You do not want it to form a ball, you want it right before that stage. In big chunks like. Dump your dough directly onto pre-buttered 15 X 9 jelly roll pan.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 425F. Using your fingers, press the dough across the pan. No worries if not even, you will be spreading this out. Using a plastic spoon (I don't know why, but it really works), spread the mixture out evenly over the pan, making it even.
  • 3. Using your fork tines, make grooves all throughout your dough. Freeze for 15 minutes. VERY IMPORTANT!! By freezing you will ensure that your dough will not puff up on various angles. Bake shortbread for approximately 11-13 minutes till nicely golden. Remove onto wire rack and let cool.
  • 4. While shortbread crust is cooling, let's prepare our nut topping. In a large saute pan, add 1 tsp butter, allow it to start to melt and add your pecans. Saute the pecans till you literally want to pick one up (okay, I did it 3x) and eat one. About 3-5 minutes. Once nicely toasted, remove your pecans to a plate, set aside and allow to cool. Follow the exact same instructions above for the chopped walnuts.
  • 5. Once pecans have cooled, chop them into rough pieces using a knife. I used a knife rather than a machine because I wanted bigger pieces of those succulent pecans ontop. *Note: you do not have to chop the chopped walnuts. Once chopped, set aside
  • 6. Now were ready for our caramel sauce. In a non-stick heavy bottomed saucepan add your sugar, your water and your corn syrup. Over medium heat, stirring pretty much constantly with a wooden spoon, you will see your sugar first disolve, then bubble, then bubble harder. When you see the bubbling become harder, this is the *turning point*. You either cook it for a minute more or so and pull of the heat, or you go by your handy dandy candy thermometer. I prefer the latter... what can I say, new technology ROCKS!! Once your sugar has reached 350F (stirring contanstly mind you, don't worry this only takes a few minutes), pull off heat, and add your lukewarm heavy cream and butter. This mixture will rise up and sputter, keep your face away from it, this only takes a few seconds till it calms back down. Keep stirring till your creams and fats have been incorporated and you have a glossy, velveety dream!!
  • 7. Once you have poured and spread your caramel sauce over the shortbread, immediately add your toasted chopped pecans and walnuts.
  • 8. As caramel sauce is cooling with the nut topping, let's start on our chocolate sauce shall we? Add your cream and your chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments stirring thoroughly every time till chocolate is nicely melted and glossy. Drizzle over pan. Let cool bars cool, about 45 minutes to 1 hour and cut into squares. Yield: 36 bars

NUTTY CRUMB CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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This is my 4th Christmas Cookie Recipe. It just looks so good. I got this one from Betty Crookers.com 25 days of Christmas. I love to bake so I just wanted to share this good recipe. I mean it's Betty Crooker you knwo its good. I will be the frist to admit yes I do get alot of my recipes from other online site. They make good...

Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

COOKIE BASE & TOPPING:
1 pkg sugar cookie mix
1/2 c butter
1/2 c almonds, chopped
1/2 c toffee bits
FILLING:
2 pkg philly cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 c caramel topping
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg

Steps:

  • 1. First pre-heat the oven to 350F. Then spray the bottom & sides of a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Then placethe cookie mix in a medium bowl & cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the mixture forthe topping. Then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. Then Bakefor about 10 mins.
  • 2. Next in a large bowl beat the cream cheese,sugar, flour,1/4 cup of the caramel topping ,vanilla & egg with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • 3. Next spread the cream cheese mixture evenly overthe partially baked cookie base. Then sprinkle with the reserved crumb topping,almonds & toffee bits.
  • 4. Then bake for about 35 to 30 minsor until lightly golden brown. Let fully cool about 30 mins. Then refrigerate for about 2 hours or until fully chilled. The drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup caramel topping. Then cut into 9 rows by 4 rows to make the bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will ensure that your nutty caramel bars have the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the caramel. It should be cooked until it is thick and golden brown, but not too hard.
  • Be careful when handling the hot caramel. It can easily burn you.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Nutty caramel bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or bake sales. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your nutty caramel bars turn out perfect every time.

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