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Nutty Caramel Spice Bars – A Chewy, Crunchy Dessert Full of Warm Holiday Spices

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Nutty Caramel Spice Bars are chewy dessert bars layered with rich caramel, crunchy nuts, and infused with warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These indulgent treats are perfect for festive gatherings or edible gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts, almonds)
  • 1 cup caramel sauce or melted soft caramels

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in half of the chopped nuts.
  7. Spread half of the dough into the prepared pan and smooth it evenly.
  8. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the dough layer.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel and gently spread to cover as much as possible.
  10. Sprinkle remaining chopped nuts over the top.
  11. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
  12. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought caramel sauce or melt soft caramels with a bit of cream.
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Try with different nut combinations or add a pinch of ginger for extra spice.

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