GOLDEN WALNUT CARAMEL SQUARES

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A walnut-packed caramel tops a buttery crust in this decadent candy.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
CARAMEL LAYER:
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup corn syrup
2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared pan; prick crust with a fork. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown., Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over crust; set aside., In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown., In a large saucepan, combine the butter, cream and corn syrup. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour over prepared crust., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut candy into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Salindi Sandeepani
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I would definitely make these squares again. They're a great addition to any dessert table.


Jason Chan
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These squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Joel Vermillion
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I'm not a baker, but these squares were easy enough for me to make. They turned out great!


Mf Sakin
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I love the combination of walnuts and caramel. These squares are a real treat.


Nick Shepherd
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These squares are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Wisey Rp
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I didn't have any caramel on hand, so I used a can of dulce de leche instead. It worked perfectly.


zaibkhan6666 Official
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I substituted pecans for the walnuts and they turned out just as good.


Maya Ahsan
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These squares are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Husnain Raza
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I found the instructions a bit confusing, but the squares turned out great in the end.


Aryan Singh
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I've made these squares several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Kausar Islam
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I made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Saddam Husean
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Joey Ramsey
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I'm not usually a fan of caramel, but these squares changed my mind. The balance of flavors was perfect and the texture was spot-on.


nick Perez
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These Golden Walnut Caramel Squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of the sweet caramel and crunchy walnuts was divine.