Ingredients
Enjoy our delicious Salted Caramel Bars!
Shortbread Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Cashew Caramel Layer:
- 48 Werther's Original Chewy Caramels
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups salted cashews
Instructions
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Shortbread Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan with enough parchment paper to overhang edges slightly. In small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
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In food processor; pulse flour mixture and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden and firm. Let cool completely.
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Cashew Caramel Layer: Meanwhile, in saucepan, combine caramels and butter over medium-low heat; cook, whisking, for 3 to 5 minutes or until melted, blended, and smooth. Stir in cashews.
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Spread evenly over shortbread crust; smooth top. Let cool completely until caramel is set. Cut into bars.
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Tips:
• Substitute peanuts, pecans or almonds for cashews.
• Drizzle with melted dark chocolate as a variation.
Makes: 18 portions
Prep Time: 25 minutes
