Caramel Walnut Fudge Bars Recipe

Name: Caramel Walnut Fudge Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; ½ cup cocoa powder; ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg, beaten lightly; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 ½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar; 4 tablespoons dark corn syrup; ⅓ cup heavy cream; 3 cups walnuts or 3 cups pecans, toasted; 1 tablespoon dark rum

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten lightly
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons dark corn syrup
⅓ cup heavy cream
3 cups walnuts or 3 cups pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon dark rum

1
Make base: Line bottom of greased 13 X 9 inch pan with wax paper (cut to fit), grease paper.
2
Preheat oven to 350F.
3
In a saucepan, melt butter with cocoa and stir until smooth.
4
Remove from heat, beat in brown sugar and egg; stir in flour, salt and vanilla.
5
Spread in baking pan and bake for 10 minutes or just until firm to touch and pulls away slightly from sides.
6
Let cool.
7
Make topping: In a saucepan, melt butter; add brown sugar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon.
8
Boil, stirring occasionally, until it reaches hard-ball stage (250F).
9
Remove from heat and add cream and walnuts carefully, stirring gently.
10
Bring to a boil and boil until it reaches soft-ball stage (240F).
11
Remove from heat, let cool 1 minute, stir in rum.
12
Pour over base, spreading evenly.
13
Let cool, chill, covered with foil, 2 hours, or until firm.
14
Run a thin knife around edge of pan; turn out onto cutting board and cut into 30 bars.
15
Store bars, separated by sheets of wax paper, in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 1 week.

1438

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter, ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, beaten lightly, and more.

Yes, Caramel Walnut Fudge Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel Walnut Fudge Bars

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