CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS WITH WALNUTS

Chocolate Caramel Bars with Walnuts image

These bars have a delightful combination of chocolate, caramel and walnuts. I often rely on bar cookies for their ease of preparation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
CARAMEL LAYER:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour until well combined. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Stir in walnuts. Spread over crust. , Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over caramel layer. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.