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Caramel Cashew Bars

Caramel cashew bars have a base layer of brown sugar flavored shortbread topped with melted caramel, chocolate chips and cashews.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 32
Author Cookie Madness

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
  • ¾ packed brown sugar
  • ½ scant teaspoon salt**
  • l lightly beaten egg
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 14 oz package caramels, unwrapped
  • 5 tablespoons half and half
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup salted cashew halves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and line a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick foil or regular foil. If using regular foil, spray with cooking spray. Alternatively use parchment paper.
  • Beat the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat in salt and egg. Stir in flour and oats. Press mixture into the baking pan and bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
  • Meanwhile, combine caramels and half and half cream in a large saucepan and cook over low to medium low heat until caramels are melted. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate and cashews.
  • Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator to chill (this sets the caramel a bit).
  • Lift from pan and cut into bars.