Way Too Sinful Caramel Crunch Bars Recipe

Name: Way Too Sinful Caramel Crunch Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup white sugar; 3 large egg yolks; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup corn syrup; ⅓ cup heavy cream; ⅔ cup blanched slivered almond

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easier extraction and cleanup.
2
Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Beat in the vanilla.
5
At low speed, beat in flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a dough forms.
6
I cannot stress enough how important it is to follow this step correctly, otherwise you will end up with flour all over your counter and a tough dough.
7
Press the dough into the prepared pan.
8
Bake the dough until golden, about 20 minutes.
9
Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly.
10
To prepare the topping, in a small, heavy saucepan, cook the sugar, butter, and corn syrup over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and bubbles appear around edges of pan.
11
Reduce the heat to low.
12
Cook without stirring until the mixture turns a deep golden color, about 1 minute.
13
Watch carefully, it can go from golden to burnt and ruined very quickly.
14
Remove from the heat.
15
Stir in the cream.
16
Sprinkle the almonds evenly over the prepared cookie base.
17
Pour the cream mixture over the almonds.
18
Return the pan to oven.
19
Bake cookies until the topping bubbles, about 10 minutes.
20
Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
21
Cut the cookies into bars.

1628

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup butter, softened, ¾ cup white sugar, 3 large egg yolks, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract, and more.

Yes, Way Too Sinful Caramel Crunch 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.

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Way Too Sinful Caramel Crunch Bars

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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