Caramel-Nut Candy Bars Recipe

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Caramel-Nut Candy Bars
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Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 tsp plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 2 packages (11-1/2 oz each) milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 package (14 oz) caramels
  • 5 tsp water

Directions:

  1. Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips and shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Spread half of the mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. Set remaining chocolate mixture aside.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels, water and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread over chocolate layer.
  4. Heat reserved chocolate mixture if necessary to achieve spreading consistency; spread over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
  5. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut candy into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/4 pounds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 37.34 Kcal (156 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 6%
Cholesterol 1.63mg 1%
Sodium 2.46mg 0%
Potassium 16.09mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.17g 0%
Sugars 0.36g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 1%
Protein 0.37g 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 3.6mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 641.06 Kcal (2684 kJ)
Calories from fat 572.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.56g 6%
Cholesterol 27.92mg 1%
Sodium 42.25mg 0%
Potassium 276.24mg 0%
Total Carbs 20.08g 0%
Sugars 6.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 5.06g 1%
Protein 6.39g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.8mg 1%
Calcium 62.5mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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