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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    Published: Aug 17, 2022 · Modified: Nov 14, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Butterscotch caramel cashew bars are loaded with everything in the name. These rich bars have a wonderful texture crunchy cashews, and a butterscotch drizzle.

    Closeup photo of a spatula holding a Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bar. The bar is topped with melted butterscotch and cashews. A dish full of Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars in the background.

    This recipe is another from my late friend Marcel. If you are a fan of Butterscotch, Caramel and Cashews then these bars are for you! These Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars are difficult to resist! You have to try them!

    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    This was inspired by my peanut butter bar recipe on this site and pairs well with this delicious candied walnuts recipe.

    Ingredients

    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars.

    It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

    • Unsalted butter, room temperature
    • Brown sugar, packed
    • Salt
    • All-purpose flour
    • Butterscotch chips
    • Corn syrup
    • Water
    • Roasted salted whole cashews
    • Caramel sauce jar, bottle, or homemade, as desired
    • Cooking spray

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.

    Instructions

    Making this recipe is as easy as shopping for the ingredients. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.

    Step 1: Prep

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 baking pan with cooking spray and set aside. Then, line the pan lengthwise and widthwise with two sheets of parchment paper and spray with cooking spray again.

    Step 2: Make the Dough

    Butter, brown sugar and salt added to a large mixing bowl.
    Brown sugar, butter and salt mixed well inside a large bowl.
    Flour added to the mixed ingredients inside the large bowl.

    Beat the butter, brown sugar, and salt for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth using an electric mixer. Then, add the flour and mix on low.

    Step 3: Bake

    Dough placed inside a prepared baking dish. A fork is used to make holes on top of the dough.
    Cooked dough inside a baking dish resting on the counter top.

    Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, then poke holes all over the dough using a fork. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden. Then, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.

    Step 4: Make the Butterscotch Sauce

    Butterscotch chips, corn syrup and water placed inside a saucepan.
    Closeup photo of a silicone spatula covered in melted butterscotch.

    Add the butterscotch chips, corn syrup, and water to a heavy saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a simmer and the chips are melted.

    Step 5: Top the Crust

    Pouring the melted butterscotch onto the baked dough inside the baking dish.
    The melted butterscotch is evenly spread onto the baked dough inside the baking dish.
    The butterscotch mixture is topped with cashews.

    Pour the butterscotch sauce over the crust, smoothing the edges so the surface is covered evenly. Then, sprinkle the cashews over all.

    Step 6: Bake Again

    Overhead photo of the prepared Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars. The bars are topped with melted butterscotch and cashews and are resting inside a baking dish.

    Place the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Then, cool on a wire rack.

    Step 7: Cut and Serve

    After cooling, remove the dessert from the pan and cut into bars using a sharp knife. Enjoy!

    Hint: Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. If not, they'll be too soft and difficult to cut.

    Closeup photo of a Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bar placed on the table. A bite has been taken out of the bar. More bars in the background.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change these butterscotch caramel cashew bars.

    • Salted Butter - If you don't have unsalted butter, just use salted and omit the extra salt.
    • Any Cashews - If you can't find whole cashews, cashew pieces or chopped cashews will work.

    Variations

    Want to personalize these butterscotch caramel cashew bars? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Get Nutty - Use your favorite nuts in this recipe. They all work.
    • Chocolate - Top with a drizzle of chocolate sauce, as well. It's yummy!

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these chunky monkey bars, butter toffee recipe or our Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb recipes.

    Equipment

    You'll only need a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make this recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Saucepan
    • Spoon
    • Baking pan
    • Parchment paper

    Storage

    Store these in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Tips

    This is an incredibly simple recipe, but I have a couple of tips here to help you make it the best it can be.

    • An electric mixer is your friend for this recipe. It makes things so much easier.
    • Make your butterscotch sauce on low heat so you don't scorch it.
    Closeup photo of Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars on a white colored mat on the table.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about these cashew bars? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about these butterscotch caramel cashew bars.

    How long will these last?
    They'll last for about a week in the refrigerator.

    Can I freeze these bars?
    Yes. Place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Can I use other nuts?
    Absolutely! This recipe is great with peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and pecans.

    More Dessert Bar Recipes

    Do you like dessert bars? Here some recipes you may also like to try

    • Easy Sugar Cookie Bars
    • Red Velvet Cookie Bars
    • Sweet Krispie Bars

    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    Karin and Ken
    These butterscotch caramel cashew bars are loaded with sweet and salty goodness. Everyone always loves them!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Second Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18
    Calories 338 kcal

    Equipment

    • 13 x 9 inch cake pan
    • Parchment paper
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Large mixing bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1 cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 teaspoons salt
    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
    • ¾ cup corn syrup
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water
    • 2 cups roasted salted whole cashews
    • cooking spray
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a Spray a 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Using two sheets of parchment paper, line the pan’s width and length, creating a parchment “sling.” Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray.
    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    • Ideally, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar, and salt for 1 or 2 minutes, until smooth.
    • Reduce speed to low.
    • Add the flour. Mix until incorporated.
    • Press dough evenly into your prepared pan. Poke holes in the dough all over with a fork. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the crust is a golden color.
    • In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, stir together the butterscotch chips, corn syrup, and water.
    • Stir until the mixture comes to a simmer and the butterscotch chips are melted.
    • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
    • Pour over the crust.
    • Smooth to the edges so surface is covered.
    • Sprinkle the cashews over the butterscotch caramel.
    • Bake for 5 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
    • After cooling, remove from pan and use a very sharp knife to cut into bars.
    • Serve and enjoy every bite!

    Notes

    • An electric mixer is your friend for this recipe. It makes things so much easier.
    • Make your butterscotch sauce on low heat so you don't scorch it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 172IUCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword butterscotch bars, caramel bars, cashew bars
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