Streusel Caramel Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Sweet, buttery caramel bars with crunchy streusel topping and nutty flavor, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings or sharing at gatherings with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. unsifted flour
  • 3/4 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 c. chopped nuts
  • 3/4 c. cold margarine or butter
  • 18 caramels, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, light brown sugar, and beaten egg.
  3. Cut in 3/4 cup cold margarine or butter until mixture is crumbly.
  4. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped nuts.
  5. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumb mixture; press the remaining mixture firmly on the bottom of a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, unwrap 18 caramels and melt them with the sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  8. Pour the caramel mixture over the baked crust.
  9. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the caramel layer.
  10. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

789 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 108.9g 40% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 52.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 341.3mg 15% DV
Potassium 470.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 78mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 35mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 199.3mg 15% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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