Who doesn’t love those pesky squirrels trying to sneak a nibble from the bird feeder?
Well, this time we’re taking a cue from those nut hoarders and whipping up a stash of our own squirrelly treats to hide from the family. We like to call them our “can’t-keep-my-paws-off delicious chewy nutty squirrel bars.”
When these tempting layered bars with a crisp cookie base, gooey sweet middle, and salty-sweet nutty caramel topping make an appearance, let’s just say things get a little wild around here.
All stealth mode goes out the window as folks try sneaking off with more than their fair share. Hey, we can’t blame them! We’re just as guilty of hoarding a few extra of these sweet-meets-salty squirrelly delicacies when no one is looking.
Let’s Get Squirrely!
Makes 24-32 bars
Squirreling Away Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Crazy Easy
Yum Factor: 5 out of 5 acorns
What You Need:
2 sticks butter (leave out a bit for later!)
1 cup powdered sugar (for sweetness)
1 1⁄4 cup flour (we like all-purpose)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Oooh chocolate!)
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla (the good stuff!)
1 cup caramel baking chips (for the drizzle)
1⁄2 cup chopped nuts (we won’t judge if you use mixed)
4 tablespoons heavy cream (aka caramel magic)
1 tsp salt (savory sweetness)
Parchment paper (to keep things tidy)
Here’s the Game Plan:
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