You know, it would probably help my weight loss goal if I stopped making all these sweets. But where's the fun in that? So with that in mind I bring you these bars.
These are a perfect mix of salty and sweet, crunchy and gooey. They have taken me 4 tries to get down, not that the family is complaining, but I'm done and here they are for your eating pleasure.
Crust:
12 Tbsp butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
3 cup flour
Cut together until crumbly. Press into bottom of 9X13" pan that has been lined with foil and greased. Bake at 350*F for 20 min. Remove from oven. Top with 2 cups chopped salted cashews.
Caramel:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
4 Tbsp butter, cut into cubes
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp maple extract
In saucepan, mix the sugar, water and syrup on low until sugar is dissolved. Crank up the heat to high and bring to 315*F Remove from heat and add in the butter; stir until melted. Now stir in the cream, careful it may bubble lots. Add in salt and maple extract.
Pour caramel over nuts making sure all are covered. Gently sprinkle 2 cups mini-marshmallows on top and gently press into caramel so they stick. Turn oven to broil and when ready carefully brown the marshmallow tops. Decorate top with 3oz good dark chocolate that has been melted. When all is cooled and the chocolate has hardened use a greased knife to cut into squares and enjoy.
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