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Chocolate Caramel Nougat Squares

Delicious squares combining crispy, chewy, and creamy textures, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Nougat
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a square baking dish (8x8 inches) with butter or line it with parchment paper.
Make the Caramel
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves and boil without stirring until golden brown (7-10 minutes). Remove from heat.
  2. Carefully stir in heavy cream (the mixture will bubble). Return to heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Mix in Nougat Ingredients
  1. Remove caramel from heat and add mini marshmallows, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until fully melted.
Combine and Pour
  1. Fold in chopped nuts if using, and pour nougat mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread gently and let set for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Chocolate Coating
  1. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Pour over cooled nougat layer, spreading evenly.
Final Chill
  1. Place dish in refrigerator for at least one hour until chocolate hardens. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

These squares can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week or frozen for up to three months. Let thaw in refrigerator before serving.