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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 9, 2012
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Looking for a distinctive baked dessert? Then check out these bars made with cashews and caramel - a delightful treat.

Caramel-Cashew Bars

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Servings 48
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped salted cashews
  • 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup milk
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°F). Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, beat shortening, butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in flour, cinnamon and baking soda, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended. Stir in 1 cup of the cashews. Spread dough in pan.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted; keep warm.
  • Step 
    5
    Spread caramel over slightly cooled bars. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cashews over caramel. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

150 Calories
7g Total Fat
2g Protein
19g Total Carbohydrate
11g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
75mg
3%
Potassium
65mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
11g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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