Best 11 Sofias Nutty Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a symphony of flavors with Sofia's Nutty Chocolate Caramel Bars, a delectable treat that combines the richness of chocolate, the gooeyness of caramel, and the crunch of nuts. This irresistible bar is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its easy-to-follow recipe and step-by-step instructions, you can create this delightful dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. Additionally, discover variations of this classic recipe, including a decadent gluten-free version and a tempting vegan adaptation, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey and treat yourself to Sofia's Nutty Chocolate Caramel Bars, an exceptional dessert that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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These rich, gooey bars are my most requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them alone or topped with a scoop of ice cream. -Betty Hagerty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping. , Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans. , Whisk caramel topping and remaining flour until smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in dry cake mix and remaining milk., Spread half of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes; sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Gently spread caramel mixture over chips. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over caramel layer. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Chocolate and caramel combine to make a chewy confection here. You will love these!

Provided by Fran Say

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter, softened
1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1 c walnuts, chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, then add in flour, sugar, and salt until mixture is crumbly. Press 2 cups of the crumb mixture onto the bottom of the pan, reserving the rest. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Leave oven on.
  • 3. In a small heavy-duty saucepan, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Over low heat, melt chocolate chips and blend into milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, then spread evenly over the hot crust.
  • 4. Stir the nuts and remaining chocolate chips into the reserved crumb mixture and sprinkle over the chocolate/milk mixture. Return pan to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or just until set. Remove and allow to cool on a rack. Drizzle caramel topping evenly over top.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COMMOTION BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup butter, divided
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
1 1/2 cups marshmallow cream
1 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter, divided
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, finely chopped
1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • MELT 2 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Stir in flour. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool.
  • MELT 1/4 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and 1/4 cup cream. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallow cream, 1/4 cup peanut butter and peanuts. Spread evenly over baked layer. Cool.
  • COOK caramels and 1/4 cup cream in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until caramels are melted. Spread over marshmallow layer. Cool until set.
  • COMBINE 1 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter in small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over caramel layer. Chill 30 minutes or until set.

CHOCOLATE BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL BARS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups regular or quick oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 sticks (14 tablespoons) cold salted butter, cut into pieces
Two 13.5-ounce cans dulce de leche (I used Nestle La Lechera)
About 1 cup Spanish peanuts
About 1 cup butterscotch chips
About 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  • Mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture into the prepared pan and pat lightly to pack it slightly.
  • Bake until light golden brown on top and done in the middle, watching to make sure it doesn't burn, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon the dulce de leche into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave to just slightly soften it, about 45 seconds. Scoop it on top of the oatmeal base and use an offset spatula to spread it out to the edges and into an even layer. Sprinkle on a layer of peanuts so that they completely cover the caramel and use your hands to gently press them into the caramel. Sprinkle on the butterscotch chips and mini chocolate chips in generous layers.
  • Note: The warmth of the cookie base and caramel should slightly soften the butterscotch and chocolate chips. When that happens, use your hands to very gently press the chips just enough to anchor them together (but not enough to misshape them). If the pan isn't warm enough, pop it into the oven for 30 seconds or so and gently press the chips to anchor them together.
  • Chill the bars for 2 to 3 hours to make them easy to slice. Remove them from the pan, place on a cutting board and use a long serrated knife to cut into small squares (they're rich!). Serve cold or at room temperature.

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-NUT BARS



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Chopped semi-sweet chocolate, walnuts and gooey caramel are sandwiched between a chocolate crust and topping in these rich, decadent bar cookies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 48m

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk (2/3 cup), divided
1 pkg. (2-layer size) German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook caramels and 1/3 cup milk in saucepan on low heat 5 to 7 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Combine cake mix, butter and remaining milk; press half onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup nuts and 1/2 cup chopped chocolate. Drizzle with caramel sauce; carefully spread to edges of pan. Top with teaspoonfuls of the remaining cake mix mixture; press gently into caramel sauce with back of spoon. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and chocolate.
  • Bake 18 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Found this gem on a package of walnuts. It's become a favourite here at our house. I cut them into bite size pieces just so I can have a few to savour and not feel any pangs of guilt.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 30 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine 2 Cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt Add butter, stir until moistened.
  • Reserve 1 Cup of crumb mixture for topping.
  • Press remaining mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Remove pan from oven, sprinkle with chocolate morsels and walnuts.
  • In a small bowl combine remaining 1/3 Cup flour and caramel topping.
  • Drizzle over crust.
  • Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until lightly brown.
  • Cool in pan.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 146.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 15.4, Protein 3.7

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL BARS



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Need a sweet bar cookie? Cake mix, oats, caramels and chocolate chips make this a super delicious treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed.
  • Stir in oats until crumbly (use fingers if necessary). Reserve 1 cup cake mixture. Press remaining mixture in pan (use plastic wrap or waxed paper to press mixture if it is sticky).
  • In heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Pour over chocolate layer in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Crumble reserved cake mixture into small pieces; sprinkle over top.
  • Bake 24 to 29 minutes or until caramel bubbles along edges and cake mixture on top appears crisp and dry. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL NUT BARS



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No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a tempting dessert or a special snack anytime. These rich bars are perfect for a potluck since a little goes a long way. -Pat Hills, South Dayton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/3 cup milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle 1 cup into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan (do not press). , Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan, cook and stir caramels and milk until caramels are melted. , Pour over crust. Top with chocolate chips and nuts. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SOFIA'S NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert

Yield 2 1/2 Dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 2 cups of the flour (NOT all of the flour) with the oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add butter; stir until all ingredients are moistened. Reserve one cup crumb mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with morsels and walnuts. Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/3 cup flour in small bowl; drizzle over base. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the bars.
  • Don't overcook the caramel. It should be a deep golden brown color, but not too dark.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of nuts in the bars, such as pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the bars, such as dried fruit, coconut, or marshmallows.

Conclusion:

These nutty chocolate caramel bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, gooey caramel filling, and crunchy nut topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these bars a try.

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