Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars

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🍫 Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars

📝 Description

Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars are rich, chewy, and crunchy dessert bars layered with a buttery base, gooey caramel, crunchy mixed nuts, and a smooth chocolate topping. These indulgent bars are perfect for special occasions, tea-time treats, lunchbox desserts, and festive celebrations. The balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and chocolate makes them absolutely irresistible.

⏱ Preparation Time

  • Prep: 20 minutes

  • Bake: 25–30 minutes

  • Cooling: 45 minutes

  • Total: ~1 hour 35 minutes

🍽 Servings

  • 12–16 bars

🧾 Ingredients

For the Base Layer

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Caramel Nut Layer

  • ¾ cup soft caramel candies or caramel sauce

  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

  • 1 cup mixed nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews), chopped

For the Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 tbsp butter or cream

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Base

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  3. Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly.

  4. Press evenly into the pan.

  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 2: Prepare Caramel Nut Layer

  1. Heat caramel and cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.

  2. Stir in chopped nuts.

  3. Spread evenly over the baked base.

  4. Return to oven and bake 10–12 minutes.

Step 3: Add Chocolate Topping

  1. Melt chocolate chips and butter together.

  2. Spread smoothly over caramel layer.

  3. Cool completely, then refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting.

📌 Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.

  • Allow full cooling before slicing for clean cuts.

  • Caramel sauce can replace caramel candies.

💡 Tips for Perfect Bars

  • Toast nuts lightly for deeper flavor.

  • Grease knife slightly before cutting for neat slices.

  • Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted caramel version.

🥗 Nutritional Information (Per Bar Approx.)

  • Calories: 260 kcal

  • Fat: 16 g

  • Carbs: 28 g

  • Protein: 4 g

  • Sugar: 18 g

(Values may vary based on ingredients used)

🌟 Health Benefits

  • Nuts provide healthy fats, protein, and minerals.

  • Chocolate contains antioxidants that support heart health.

  • Provides quick energy and mood-boosting effects.

(Enjoy in moderation as it is a rich dessert.)

❓ Q & A Section

Q1: Can I make these bars eggless?

Yes! This recipe is completely egg-free.

Q2: Can I use store-bought caramel sauce?

Absolutely — use thick, good-quality caramel sauce.

Q3: How do I store Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars?

Store in an airtight container:

  • Room temperature: 2 days

  • Refrigerator: Up to 7 days

Q4: Can I freeze these bars?

Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.

Q5: Which nuts work best?

Peanuts, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, or mixed nuts.

🍫 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with hot tea, coffee, or milk

  • Great as party dessert bars, lunchbox treats, and festive gifts

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