CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL NUT BARS

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Semi-sweet chocolate chunks spread over a hot buttery crust are topped with melted caramels and walnuts for gooey bar cookies that are pure bliss.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 36 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt; beat on low speed until well blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 min. or until edges of crust are golden brown; sprinkle with chocolate. Cover. Let stand 5 min. or until chocolate is melted; spread to evenly cover crust with chocolate. Refrigerate 15 min. or until chocolate layer is firm.
  • Microwave caramels and cream in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels begin to melt; stir until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended. Gently spread caramel sauce over chocolate layer. Sprinkle with nuts; press nuts into caramel layer with back of spoon to secure. Cool completely. Use ends of foil to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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