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CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS



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Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and sweet apples take classic oat bars from ordinary to extraordinary!

Provided by Marzetti

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Marzetti®

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) tub Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ cups peeled and chopped favorite apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add dry mixture and blend to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Measure and set aside 2 cups crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into a 9x13 inch pan. Spread apples into an even layer over crust.
  • Transfer Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples and sprinkle remaining crumbs over all.
  • Bake on middle rack of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and apples are tender. Cut into desired size bars while slightly warm and serve.
  • Store remaining bars covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 15.9 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.

RAW CARAMEL PEANUT CRUNCH BARS



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Combine puréed dates, peanut butter, and puffed rice into these no-cook treats and gloss with a generous coating of chocolate for a (healthier-than-store-bought) candy bar whenever a craving strikes.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     Dessert     Breakfast     Candy     Peanut     Peanut Butter     Chocolate     Date     Rice     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Raw     Dark Chocolate     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Healthy

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 soft fresh dates (400g), pitted
1/3 cup (95g) smooth natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (30g) puffed brown rice
1/2 cup (70g) unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
80g raw organic 70% dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Line a 10cm x 20cm loaf tin with non-stick baking paper.
  • Place the dates, peanut butter and vanilla in a food processor and process for 2-4 minutes or until the mixture comes together into a paste. Transfer to a large bowl, add the puffed rice and peanuts and mix to combine. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture into the base of the tin (see note).
  • Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (the bowl shouldn't touch the water) and stir until melted. Pour the chocolate over the slice and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until set. Remove the slice from the tin and cut into bars using a hot knife. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Do Ahead
  • Keep bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS



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I got this recipe from my mom's old cookbook. I am sure it was something my grandma used to make. I will be making these for my Christmas baking trays.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) package Kraft caramels (about 48 caramels)
1/3 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup melted margarine
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat caramels and water over low heat, stirring often until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, margarine, baking soda and salt. Reserve 1 cup for the topping. Press remaining ingredients into a ungreased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer, drizzle with caramel mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining reserved mixture on top. Bake until lightly brown about 15 minutes.
  • Cool slightly; cut into 2x1-inch bars.

CARAMEL CASHEW CRUNCH BARS



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For a sweet and salty snack, try these bars, which are chock-full of cashews, white chocolate chips and melted caramel in place of marshmallows.

Provided by Rice Krispies

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     KELLOGG'S¨ RICE KRISPIES¨ Treats and MOR

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) bag caramels (wrappers removed)
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons water
6 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
1 cup cashews
1 cup white chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • In large microwave-safe mixing bowl, microwave caramels, margarine and water at HIGH 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring after each minute.
  • Add KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES cereal and cashews. Stir until well coated. Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, stirring until combined.
  • Spread mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Let stand about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips over the mixture and press evenly into the pan. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 158.2 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

CARAMEL CASHEW CRUNCH BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14-ounce) bag caramels (wrappers removed)
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons water
6 cups Cocoa Rice Krispies®
1 cup cashew
1 cup white chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • 1. In large microwave-safe mixing bowl, microwave caramels, margarine and water at HIGH 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring after each minute.2. Add KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES cereal and cashews. Stir until well coated. Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, stirring until combined.3. Spread mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Let stand about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips over the mixture and press evenly into the pan. Cut into 2-inch squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS



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I know this recipe has the same title as Tammy Wades, but the ingredients are different. Credit for this recipe goes to Marzetti's.

Provided by Judy W

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 16 oz. tub marzetti's caramel dip
1-1/2 c a.p. flour
1-3/4 c quick cooking oats
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c butter, softened
1/4 c shortening
1/2 c packed brown sugar
4-1/2 c favorite apples, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. In a mixing bowl combine flour, oats, salt & baking soda. In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening & sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add dry mixture & blend to form a crumbly mixture.
  • 2. Measure & set aside 2 cups crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into a 9x13 pan. Spread apples in an even layer over crust.
  • 3. Transfer the caramel dip to a microwave safe bowl & microwave for 30-40 seconds or until warm. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples & sprinkle remaining crumbs over all. Bake on middle rack of oven for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown & apples are tender. Store, covered, in refrigerator

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 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

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