β¨ Introduction
These Caramel Nut Bars π―π° are layered with buttery crust, crunchy nuts, and gooey caramel. Perfect for ftour, gifting, or dessert platters π.
π§ Ingredients
- πΎ 1Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- π¬ Β½ cup sugar
- π§ ΒΎ cup butter (softened)
- π° 1Β½ cups chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
- π― 1 cup caramel sauce or melted soft caramels
- π₯ 2 tbsp heavy cream
- π§ Pinch of salt
- β¨ Optional: sea salt flakes for topping
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π₯ Preheat oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- π₯£ Mix flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Press into pan to form base.
- β³ Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- π― In a saucepan, heat caramel and cream until smooth. Stir in salt and nuts.
- π° Pour caramel-nut mixture over baked crust. Spread evenly.
- β³ Bake again for 10β12 minutes until bubbling.
- βοΈ Cool completely. Cut into squares and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
π Methods
- π« Add chocolate chips to caramel layer for extra richness.
- π₯₯ Use coconut flakes with nuts for tropical twist.
- πͺ Swap crust with crushed biscuits or graham crackers.
- π Drizzle with berry sauce for fruity contrast.
π History
Inspired by American πΊπΈ bars and Moroccan π²π¦ nut dessertsβlayered, rich, and perfect for sharing π.
πͺ Benefits
- π° Healthy fats from nuts
- π§ Energy from butter and caramel
- πΎ Fiber from flour base
π¨ Formation
Serve in neat squares on white trays π½οΈ. Ideal for ftour, parties, or dessert boxes π.
β Conclusion
Caramel Nut Bars are crunchy, gooey, and irresistibleβa bite of layered sweetness π―π°πͺ.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- π― Caramel fans
- π Ftour hosts
- π° Nut lovers
- π€² Muslims in Maghrib