Caramel-Cashew Bars Recipe

Name: Caramel-Cashew Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; ½ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 ¼ cups flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ cups chopped salted cashews; 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapepd; ¼ cup milk

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¼ cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups chopped salted cashews
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapepd
¼ cup milk

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Spray 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan with cooking spray.
3
In large bowl, beat shortening, butter, sugar, and brown sugar with mixer on medium speed until smooth.
4
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
5
Beat in flour, cinnamon and baking soda, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended.
6
Stir in 1 cup of the cashews.
7
Spread dough in a pan.
8
Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
9
Cool 10 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, in 2 quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted; keep warm.
11
Spread caramel over slightly cooled bars.
12
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cashews over caramel.
13
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
14
For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
15
Store covered in refrigerator.

839

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening, ½ cup butter, softened, ¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Caramel-Cashew Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramel-Cashew Bars

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