Best 7 Way Too Sinful Caramel Crunch Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the sinful delight of homemade caramel crunch bars, a delectable treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With a perfect balance of sweet, gooey caramel, crispy crunch, and a rich chocolate topping, these decadent bars are an irresistible temptation. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating these heavenly morsels.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 CRUNCH BARS



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Make Caramel Crunch Bars that are creamy, crunchy, melty, salty, sweet. And as if that weren't enough to make Caramel Crunch Bars the most mouthwatering bar you'll ever eat, there's the chocolate drizzle. Yum.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-1/2 graham crackers
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramel Bits
2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts
1/2 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1/2 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Line 8-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray foil with cooking spray. Place grahams on bottom of pan, cutting to fit if necessary.
  • Microwave caramel bits and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramel bits are completely melted and mixture is blended, stirring every 30 sec. Pour over grahams; top with next 3 ingredients. Drizzle with chocolate.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 27 g, Protein 3 g

CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS



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From KRAFT; anything caramel I have to try! *Cooking time is the hour needed to chill in the refrigerator.*

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 honey graham crackers
1 (11 ounce) caramel-flavored bits, KRAFT
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup cocktail peanuts
1/2 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup pretzel, coarsely chopped
4 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Line a 8-inch pan with foil, with ends extended over the sides of the pan.
  • Grease the foil.
  • Place graham crackers on bottom of the pan, cutting if needed to fit.
  • Microwave the caramel bits with the milk on high for 2 minutes or until completely melted stirring every 30 seconds.
  • Pour over graham crackers, top with peanuts, marshmallows and pretzels.
  • Drizzle with chocolate.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour; use foil handles to lift out of pan before cutting into bars.

SALTY CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by june

Number Of Ingredients 9

90 Club crackers, such as the Keebler brand
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch baking chips
1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch pan with 1 layer of crackers, cutting as needed to fit. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the graham-cracker crumbs, both sugars, milk and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and spread half of the cooked mixture over the prepared crackers. Place another layer of crackers on top. Spread the remainder of the cooked mixture over the crackers. Place a last layer of crackers on top. In a small microwave-safe bowl, carefully melt the butterscotch chips, using short bursts of power, stirring in between. Stir in the chocolate-hazelnut spread until smooth, heating slightly if needed to make mixture spreadable. Evenly spread the chocolate mixture on top of the last layer of crackers and refrigerate for about an hour to set. Cut into bars. Makes approximately 54 bars. Per Cookie: cal 147 (48% from fat); fat 8g (5g sat); chol 9 mg; sod 97mg; no fiber; carbs 18g; pro 1g.

CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS



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"These bars are lower in calories and are just scrumptious," says Agnes Ward. "The Grape-Nuts and oatmeal gives them a nice nutty crunch." With caramel and chocolate on top, you'd never guess these are light.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter, softened
5 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup Grape-Nuts
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with heavy-duty foil. Coat foil with cooking spray and set aside. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add the oats, flour and cereal; mix well. Pat into prepared pan. , Drizzle caramel topping to within 1/2 in. of edges. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown., Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake 1 minute longer. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SINFUL CARAMEL SQUARES



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Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14-ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
1 (18 1/4-ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
2 cups (about 12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Melt caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Keep warm. Combine remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk, cake mix, and melted butter. Mix well. Press half of cake mixture into bottom of greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake in center of oven for 6 minutes. Sprinkle 3/4 cup pecans and chocolate chips over crust. Top with caramel mixture, spreading to edges of pan. Drop teaspoons of remaining cake mixture over top of caramel. Press gently to spread. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Bake for 20 additional minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

WAY TOO SINFUL CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS



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Make and share this Way Too Sinful Caramel Crunch Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup blanched slivered almond

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easier extraction and cleanup.
  • Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • At low speed, beat in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a dough forms.
  • I cannot stress enough how important it is to follow this step correctly, otherwise you will end up with flour all over your counter and a tough dough.
  • Press the dough into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the dough until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • To prepare the topping, in a small, heavy saucepan, cook the sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and bubbles appear around edges of pan.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook without stirring until the mixture turns a deep golden color, about 1 minute.
  • Watch carefully, it can go from golden to burnt and ruined very quickly.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the cream.
  • Sprinkle the almonds evenly over the prepared cookie base.
  • Pour the cream mixture over the almonds.
  • Return the pan to oven.
  • Bake cookies until the topping bubbles, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Cut the cookies into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 43.1, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.4, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • Use a heavy bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching the caramel.
  • Make sure the butter is cold and cubed before adding it to the saucepan.
  • Do not overcook the caramel. It should be a deep golden brown color.
  • Pour the caramel onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool completely before cutting it into bars.
  • If you want to make the bars even more decadent, you can add a layer of chocolate ganache or frosting.

Conclusion:

These caramel crunch bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these caramel crunch bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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