Walnut Caramel Chocolate Bars
Description
This recipe is the perfect way to shake things up this holiday season! These decadent bars have a crisp walnut base followed by a rich caramel layer that’s all topped off with chocolate walnut fudge. Sink your teeth into a thick and fudgy bar that’s gluten-free, vegan, and oh so delicious!
Ingredients
Crust
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1 cup California walnuts
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1/2 cup gluten free flour
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3 tablespoons vegan butter
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
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1 tablespoon coconut sugar
Vegan Caramel
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3/4 cup coconut cream
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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2 tablespoons coconut sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Walnut Fudge
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1/3 cup coconut sugar
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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1 tablespoon water
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1/4 cup coconut cream
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups coarsely chopped California walnuts
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Place all crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds or until you’ve reached a crumbly consistency. Spread in prepared pan and press down firmly to make a single even layer. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the edges have just started to brown.
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While crust is baking, to prepare caramel, place all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning; let cool slightly. Mixture should now coat the back of a spoon and be reduced to 1/2 cup. Pour over cooled crust and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, to prepare Chocolate Walnut Fudge, place coconut sugar, coconut oil and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over caramel layer and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Remove from pan and cut into thin slices. Store in the refrigerator and serve cold.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 390 cal
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4.179 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 22 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 35 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 180 mg