Best 11 Nutty Caramel Chip Bars Recipes

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Nutty Caramel Chip Bars offer a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a delectable nutty crust, a layer of soft and gooey caramel, and a generous sprinkling of chocolate chips, these bars are a true indulgence. Whether you're a fan of nutty treats, caramel lovers, or simply seeking a delightful dessert to impress your friends and family, our guide to finding the best nutty caramel chip bar recipe has got you covered. We'll explore various recipes, highlighting the unique characteristics and flavors each one brings to the table, guiding you towards the perfect recipe that caters to your preferences and culinary skills. So, let's embark on a journey of discovering the ultimate Nutty Caramel Chip Bar recipe that will satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL CHIP BARS



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It's fun to take a yellow cake mix and create something that is this rich and wonderful. We like eating the bars when they are cold, right out of the refrigerator. They're ideal with a tall glass of milk. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
32 caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup vanilla or white chips
1 Heath candy bar (1.4 ounces), chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the butter, caramels and milk; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oil and eggs until blended. Stir in chips and chopped candy bar (dough will be stiff). , Press three-fourths into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Place on a wire rack for 10 minutes., Pour caramel mixture over the crust. Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls onto caramel layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; run a knife around edges of pan. Cool 40 minutes longer; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

NUTTY CARAMEL CHIP BARS



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A buttery crust is layered with a peanut-studded caramel mixture, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, then baked for gooey, delicious bar cookies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
2 Tbsp. water
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Press onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 15 min.
  • Meanwhile, cook caramels and water in saucepan on low heat 5 to 7 min. or until caramels are completely melted, stirring constantly. Gradually add to eggs in medium bowl, stirring constantly with whisk until well blended. Stir in nuts; pour over crust. Sprinkle with marshmallows and chocolate morsels.
  • Bake 8 to 10 min. or until marshmallows are lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

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.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CARAMEL BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pillsbury® Baking Spray with Flour
1 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
or 1 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsps. vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) bag caramels, unwrapped
2 tbsps. cold water

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with flour no-stick cooking spray.
  • COMBINE shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until blended.
  • COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Add gradually to shortening mixture at low speed. Beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips with spoon. Divide dough in half. Spread half in bottom of prepared pan.
  • COMBINE caramels and water in small saucepan; heat over very low heat. Stir until caramels melt. Spread over dough in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge. Spoon remaining dough over caramel mixture. Spread carefully.
  • BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from sides of pan with knife. Remove pan to cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch bars.

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.

NUTTY CARAMEL BARS



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Make and share this Nutty Caramel Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups butter, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (12 ounce) can whole lightly salted mixed nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Butter 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour until well mixed; press evenly into prepared pan. Bake until edges are brown and center looks dry, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove to wire rack while preparing topping.
  • Maintain oven temperature.
  • In heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, heat remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter and honey until butter is melted.
  • Stir in brown sugar; bring to a boil. Boil without stirring for exactly 2 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Stir in cream and nuts.
  • Immediately spoon caramel nut mixture evenly over crust. Bake until caramel bubbles, about 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely on wire rack; cut in 2x2-inch bars.
  • Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 183.5, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 14.4, Protein 4

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 COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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These layered dessert bars are loaded with gluten free chocolate chunk dough, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, pecans and toasted coconut for the ultimate treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (14 oz) Immaculate Baking Co.™ gluten free chocolate chunk cookie dough
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 cup raw unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper.
  • Break up cookie dough rounds and press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until crust is golden and puffy.
  • Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, sugars, heavy cream and sea salt; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is thick enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans evenly over crust. Drizzle caramel mixture over top. Sprinkle evenly with coconut. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until caramel bubbles and coconut is toasted. Cool completely on cooling rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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

NUTTY ICE CREAM BARS



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Bypass the frozen treat aisle; these nutty, caramel-drizzled bars are way better! Best part? They prep in just 20 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 3h20m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 cups butter pecan ice cream, softened
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/3 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine chopped cookies and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch square pan.
  • Spread ice cream carefully over crust; drizzle with caramel topping. Cover with COOL WHIP; sprinkle with nuts.
  • Freeze 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. The better the chocolate chips, the better the bars will taste. Look for chocolate chips that are made with real cocoa butter and have a high percentage of cacao.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking the bars will make them dry and crumbly. The bars are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. Cutting the bars while they are still warm will cause them to crumble. Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

Nutty Caramel Chip Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. These bars are made with a simple combination of oats, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, chocolate chips, and caramel chips. The bars are chewy and flavorful with the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. They are also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. You can add different types of nuts or dried fruits, or you can use different types of chocolate chips. No matter how you make them, Nutty Caramel Chip Bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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