GOLDEN WALNUT CARAMEL SQUARES

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A walnut-packed caramel tops a buttery crust in this decadent candy.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CARAMEL LAYER:
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup corn syrup
2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared pan; prick crust with a fork. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown., Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over crust; set aside., In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown., In a large saucepan, combine the butter, cream and corn syrup. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour over prepared crust., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut candy into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Armando Novelo
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Ammar Joyia
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These squares were a waste of time and ingredients.


Gift Chalwe
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated.


Tobias
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I still liked these squares.


SR POLOK
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These squares are a bit too rich for me, but they're still good.


tawhid biswas
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I had some trouble getting the caramel to set properly, but I eventually got it right.


Fatema Zaman
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These squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


lizzieluvvs
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I love that these squares can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for potlucks and parties.


Pinidiya Malshani
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These squares are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Joe Lee
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I substituted pecans instead. They turned out great!


Sibahle Nkomo
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These squares are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them.


Adnan prince
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I love that this recipe uses pantry staples. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Elijah Diver
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These squares are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion.


Queen Dazzling
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I had some trouble getting the caramel to set properly, but I eventually got it right. The squares were definitely worth the effort!


Moses Kerkula
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I found the recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to reduce the amount of sugar and they turned out great.


Lila Baral
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These squares are delicious! I especially love the gooey caramel center.


sk sony
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The caramel is so smooth and creamy, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


Erau Innocent
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squares turned out perfectly. They were so easy to make and I love that they can be made ahead of time.


Desire Mboowa
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These golden walnut caramel squares were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet caramel, crunchy walnuts, and buttery crust was irresistible.