To Die for Nut Bars
Indulge in the ultimate sweet and salty treat with these "To Die for Nut Bars" – a luxurious combination of buttery shortbread and a caramelized nut topping that guarantees to steal the spotlight at any dessert table. This easy-to-make recipe layers a crisp, golden shortbread crust with a sticky glaze of roasted, unsalted mixed nuts coated in a silky mixture of brown sugar, honey, and cream, creating a delightful crunch in every bite. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and just the right amount of sweetness, these irresistible nut bars are baked to perfection in under an hour. Serve them as a show-stopping dessert, snack, or edible gift for any occasion, and enjoy how effortlessly they elevate your baking repertoire. Ideal for nut lovers and caramel enthusiasts alike, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a memorable, crowd-pleasing treat! Keywords: nut bars recipe, caramel nut dessert, homemade nut squares.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 175 grams all-purpose flour
- 115 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 300 grams mixed nuts (roasted, unsalted)
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 50 grams unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the shortbread mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon or a flat object to smooth it out.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly while you prepare the nut topping.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, honey, and melted butter. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to boil. Let it boil gently for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and mixed nuts until evenly coated.
Pour the nut mixture over the prepared crust, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is bubbling and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the nut bars cool completely in the pan. For quicker cooling, you can refrigerate them.
Once fully cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 equal bars and serve.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 5% | |
*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.
