Indulge your taste buds with a delightful medley of flavors and textures in these Sweet and Salty Crunchy Nut Bars. Featuring a harmonious blend of sweet and savory ingredients, these delectable bars are a symphony of flavors. A crispy oat and nut crust forms the foundation, providing a satisfying crunch in every bite. A layer of creamy, velvety caramel adds a touch of sweetness, while generous portions of roasted peanuts and almonds introduce a symphony of nutty goodness. Drizzled with a decadent chocolate ganache, these bars reach the pinnacle of flavor perfection. With their enticing combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy elements, these Sweet and Salty Crunchy Nut Bars are sure to become a beloved favorite.
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SWEET, SALTY, SPICY PARTY NUTS
I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Combine walnut halves, pecan halves, almonds, and cashews in a large bowl. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
- Heat sugar, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until the butter is melted. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat. Slowly pour butter mixture over the bowl of nuts and stir to coat.
- Transfer nuts to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
- Bake nuts in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir nuts until the warm syrup coats every nut. Spread into a single layer, return to the oven, and bake until nuts are sticky and roasted, about 6 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 205.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
SWEET AND SALTY DOUBLE NUT TOFFEE BROWNIE BARS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square metal cake pan with parchment.
- In large bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons melted butter and the melted chocolate. Blend in granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk in egg. Then stir in flour. Spread in pan and bake for 15 minutes, remove and leave oven on.
- Heat 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup of the brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Pour over brownie base and bake 7 minutes more. Remove from oven and sprinkle with milk chocolate, let sit 5 minutes, and spread to cover the top. Dust with ground almonds and then pecans. Sprinkle with salt. Press down pecans. Cool, then freeze 30 minutes before cutting. Serve at room temperature.
SWEET AND SALTY PEANUT BARS
Betty Crocker® Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix marries gooey caramel and crunchy peanuts in this delicious bar - a sweet and salty dessert treat.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray (without flour).
- In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter, the vanilla and egg until soft dough forms. Press in pan. Bake 15 minutes or until set.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels, 2 tablespoons butter and the condensed milk over medium-low heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Remove from heat. Carefully pour filling over partially baked crust; spread evenly. Sprinkle with peanuts. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until filling is bubbly. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET AND SALTY GRANOLA BARS
Here's a homemade Garnola Bar that offers both the sweet and salty fan in your family something to cheer about. Crunchy seeds and nuts paired with Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips make these a summer staple for families on the go!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 36 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 15x20-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- BARS: Combine all ingredients for bars in large bowl. Mix well. Press evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly.
- TOPPING: Combine melted chocolate and Kosher salt. Drizzle over bars. Allow chocolate to harden. Cut into bars.
- NOTE; When lining a pan with parchment paper, overlap the sides to allow for easy removal and cutting of squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 3.5, Sodium 220.2, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 5.1
Tips:
- To make the bars even crunchier, use a combination of nuts and seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds.
- If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Just be sure to grease the dish well before adding the mixture.
- To make the bars easier to cut, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
These sweet and salty crunchy nut bars are the perfect snack or treat. They're easy to make, customizable to your liking, and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a satisfying snack, give these bars a try!
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