Salted Cashew & Caramel Blondies Recipe Video

Watch as Chef/mom Ariane Duarte cooks one of DinnerTool's Slow Cooker Showdown contest finalist recipe submissions

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time3 Hr 15 Min
Ready In3 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
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Ingredients

 Caramels12 Small, unwrapped
 Butter8 Tablespoon (1 stick)
 Flour1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Egg1 Large
 Vanilla extract1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salted cashews1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 White chocolate chips3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 466 Calories from Fat 204

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23 g35.9%

Saturated Fat 13.3 g66.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 62.4 mg20.8%

Sodium 182.5 mg7.6%

Total Carbohydrates 62 g20.5%

Dietary Fiber 0.75 g3%

Sugars 45.1 g

Protein 6 g12.2%

Vitamin A 8.2% Vitamin C 0.18%

Calcium 12.2% Iron 8.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1) In a slow cooker, spray the non-stick cooking spray at the bottom and place a parchment paper circle, same as the size of the bottom. Then spray the parchment paper circle and sides of the slow cooker with some more non-stick cooking spray.

MAKING
2) In a pot, add the caramels and butter, cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.
3) In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder and salt together. Stir to mix and set aside.
4) Stir the brown sugar into the caramel mixture.
5) Add an egg and vanilla extract. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
6) Then stir in the flour mixture and combine thoroughly with the ingredients in the pot.
7) Add the salted cashews and white chocolate chips. Stir into the pot mixture.
8) Add the cashew-caramel mixture into the prepared slow cooker and spread evenly at the bottom.
9) Place 6 paper towels on top of the slow cooker, then place the lid securely on the paper towels.
10) Cook on low for about 3 hours. Then remove from the base of the slow cooker and allow to rest for another 30 minutes.

SERVING
11) Slice and serve the Salted Cashew & Caramel Blondies, preferably on the same day.
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