CARAMEL-CASHEW BARS

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Looking for a distinctive baked dessert? Then check out these bars made with cashews and caramel - a delightful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped salted cashews
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening, butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour, cinnamon and baking soda, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Stir in 1 cup of the cashews. Spread dough in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted; keep warm.
  • Spread caramel over slightly cooled bars. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cashews over caramel. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Ron Ragan Jr
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These bars are delicious! I love the gooey caramel and the crunchy cashews. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


NazirAhmad Naeemi
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I've been making these bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Rajendra Rajendra
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


SAHRIER AHMED
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I'm not a huge fan of cashews, so I substituted walnuts instead. The bars still turned out great!


R Devil
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Afaq Arain
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Claudio
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I would cut the sugar down by half next time.


Saim Jee
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bars turned out amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Dr__Said__Amir__Abbas
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The caramel is perfectly gooey and the cashews add a nice crunch. The shortbread crust is also amazing.


Irine Obeli
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are all easy to find. The bars turned out great - they're gooey and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.


Ishmominmozin
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These caramel cashew bars are incredible! The combination of the sweet and gooey caramel, crunchy cashews, and buttery shortbread crust is out of this world. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making the