CARAMEL NUT SQUARES

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You bite into these and you taste all the buttery goodness from the crust. Then, add the caramel and chocolate? Oh my... these are delish! A great dessert to take to your next pot luck or holiday party. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe!

Provided by Deanna Ogle

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST
2 1/4 c flour
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c butter, cold
CARAMEL LAYER
3/4 c butter
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3 Tbsp light corn syrup
3/4 c sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c walnut pieces
TOPPING
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp butter, cold

Steps:

  • 1. Mix flour, sugar and 3/4 cup butter until crumbly like cornmeal, pat into ungreased 13" x 9" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
  • 2. Bring 3/4 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk to a boil in large saucepan over medium heat, boil for 5 minutes, stirring until thickened slightly. Stir nuts into caramel, pour over baked crust, cool.
  • 3. Melt chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter in double boiler over hot water until smooth. Pour over cooled caramel and spread evenly. Cool. Cut into 2" squares. Makes 24 squares.

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