Hazelnut Caramel Crunch Bars

Submitted by Lavender Lynn

"This recipe came from work."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• Crust

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour

• Topping

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups hazelnuts, toasted (toast in 350 for 10 minutes)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Line 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil.
3. Spray with cooking spray.
4. Beat together butter, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
5. Add flour and mix until crumbly.
6. Press into 9 x 13 pan.
7. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown.(I didn't write down how much cooking time on this section, this is a guess).
8. In a medium saucepan melt sugar, butter, and corn syrup until boiling. Boil 2 minutes.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Stir in Cream and nuts.
11. Pour over crust.
12. Bake 22 minutes or until caramel is colored and bubbly.(watch carefully).
13. Let cool.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

First off, me being nitpicky ~ Don't let the cooking & prep times fool you, 'cause this recipe went together very quickly & the total cooking/baking time was less than 45 minutes! That said, you're in for a great treat ~ The combo of hazelnuts & the caramel is WONDERFUL, & the recipe certainly a keeper! Many thanks! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adopted chefs in the current Pick-A-Chef]