Caramel Walnut Fudge Bars
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with these irresistible Caramel Walnut Fudge Bars—a decadent dessert that combines layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy walnuts. Perfectly golden and bubbling after just 45 minutes of prep and bake time, these bars strike the ideal balance between sweet and nutty flavors. Each bite showcases the creaminess of sweetened condensed milk caramel, paired with the depth of semi-sweet chocolate and the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or anytime you’re craving a luxurious homemade dessert, these bars are as easy to make as they are stunning to serve! Use words like "caramel fudge bars," "walnut dessert recipe," or "easy layered dessert" to find this crowd-pleasing recipe again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 14 ounces Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Caramel sauce
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and salt together. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Reserve 1 cup of the dough and press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form a crust. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts evenly over the pre-baked crust.
Pour the warm caramel mixture over the chocolate chips and walnuts, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Crumble the reserved dough over the top in an even layer.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares and serve or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 318.3 g | 408% | |
| Saturated Fat | 149.6 g | 748% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 495 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 2943 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 954.1 g | 347% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 723.6 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1588 mg | 122% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2740 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
