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Nutty Nougat Caramel Bites

Published: Nov 14, 2012 · Modified: Jun 5, 2019 by Anna 25 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Nutty Nougat Caramel Bites - layers of candy make these caramel bites irresistible! Chocolate, caramel, nougat and nuts make for a rich treat!

Side shot of caramel bites on plate.

NUTTY NOUGAT CARAMEL BITES

Let me count the reasons why you should make these: butterscotch cookie base, peanut butter nougat, caramel, butterscotch and chocolate frosting. Yep, that covers it. If you are a fan of candy bars, you will love these! There are quite a bit of steps to make these bites, but they are worth it.

HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL BITES?

  • I used my homemade caramel sauce in this recipe, but feel free to melt unwrapped caramels with a little bit of heavy cream. See recipe for instructions.
  • You can easily double this recipe if you have a crowd coming. However, because these bites are very rich, I opted for an 8" square pan. I considered a 13"x9" pan, but the cookie dough base is very sticky and it's easier to spread it in a smaller pan. I used the leftover butter wrapper to help me smooth it out and push it into the corners of my pan. Just a tip you might want to use. The cookie base is really good and would be great by itself.
  • I have to say, I have never made nougat before and I was quite surprised how easy it came together. You just have to be fast with mixing the marshmallow fluff and peanut butter into butter-sugar-milk mixture. It sets up quickly.

Overall, the recipe is quite easy and makes a delicious candy bar like treats. It's one of Nestle's Fall Favorites recipes. I will always be partial to caramel recipes, but if pumpkin or mint sounds good to you, you can find more ideas here.

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MORE CARAMEL TREATS:

Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites

Sweet and Salty Caramel Popcorn Mix

Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Cups

NUTTY NOUGAT CARAMEL BITES RECIPE:

 

nutty nougat caramel bites

Nutty Nougat Caramel Bites

Author: Anna
A delicious candy bar like treat. Do not be discouraged by the amount of steps - these little bites are worth it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 64 1" squares
Calories 61 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • for the cookie base:
  • 1 c + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ c unsalted butter 1 stick
  • ¼ c + 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ oz pkg butterscotch pudding mix ( about 1 5 . )
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ c + 1 tablespoon Butterscotch flavored morsels
  • for the nougat:
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ c granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Evaporated Milk
  • ½ oz jar ( 3 5 . ) marshmallow fluff
  • 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ c + 1 tablespoon peanuts chopped ( optional, I skipped this )
  • for the caramel layer:
  • ½ oz pkg caramels 7 .
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream
  • for the homemade caramel sauce:
  • 1 c packed light brown sugar
  • ½ c unsalted butter
  • ¼ c whipping cream
  • for the frosting:
  • ½ c Milk Chocolate Morsels
  • 2 tablespoon Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
  • 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Line 8" square baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter and both sugars until creamy.
  • Add pudding mix, egg, vanilla and mix well. With the speed on low, gradually add the dry ingredients. Stir in butterscotch morsels.
  • Pat the dough into prepared pan.
  • Bake 13 - 15 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. The center might be still soft, but it will set as it cools.
  • Lay a kitchen towel on the floor and drop the pan with cookie dough from 2 - 3 inches. See notes.
  • Cool the cookie dough completely in the pan, on wire rack.
  • For nougat: In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add sugar and evaporated milk and stir. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Immediately, stir in marshmallow fluff and peanut butter, vanilla and peanuts ( if using ). Mix until smooth. Spread over the cookie base.
  • Refrigerate 15 minutes or until set.
  • Melt caramels with heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Stir until smooth. Spread over nougat layer. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • For homemade caramel sauce: cook together butter, sugar and cream. Bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Cool completely on the counter. Spread over nougat layer. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • For frosting: In a microwave safe bowl, melt together butterscotch morsels, milk chocolate morsels and peanut butter. Stir until smooth. Spread over the caramel. Smooth out the top.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until the frosting is set.
  • Let stand it room temperature for 10 minutes. Cut into 1" squares.
  • Store airtight in refrigerator.

Notes

The cookie dough is quite sticky, so to pat it into a bottom of your pan, try using a leftover butter wrapper. It's already greased and it will make it easier to smooth the top out. For the caramel layer, I used my homemade caramel sauce, but feel free to melt store bought caramels with heavy cream. The instructions say to drop the pan with cookie dough onto a surface. Apparently, this creates more chewy dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says

    February 03, 2013 at 8:51 am

    I can't wait to try these! My husband is originally from South Africa and apparently nougat is pretty popular there. Whenever one of them goes to visit they always bring some back for everyone. It will be fun to make a homemade version! And this looks guaranteed to be even better than what they buy! And the caramel - yummmm!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      February 08, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      Yay! Love this story, Lindsay! Let me know how you guys like them! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Tutti Dolci says

    November 17, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    I love these bites, that caramel is irresistible!

    Reply
  3. Lizzy Do says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    These look amazing, Anna!!!! So decadent and delicious!!!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie munchimunch says

    November 15, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I'm the same way! I talk and squeal and grab at my boyfriend's arm whenever we're watching. I'm such a baby when it comes to anything horror. haha

    Thanks for the nougats!!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 16, 2012 at 9:53 am

      lol Thank you, Stephanie!

      Reply
  5. Curry and Comfort says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Never seen Walking Dead... but I'm a fan of these yummy bites!! I love that image of the caramel dripping down the one bite... YUM!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 16, 2012 at 9:54 am

      Aww, thank you, Ramona. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laura T says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Not a big butterscotch fan but love The Walking Dead. And that ep was a bloodbath! I could barely watch! And these bites look awesome, even with the butterscotch.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 15, 2012 at 9:53 am

      I agree on the episode - so scary! Thank you, Laura!

      Reply
  7. amy donovan says

    November 14, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I've been too wimpy to watch that show, but if I had a big cup of tea + a plate of these delicious bites tempting me, I bet i'd give in + watch, too. =)

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 15, 2012 at 9:54 am

      lol That's my plan too, Amy 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  8. CrunchyCreamySw says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Totally a fact! Thanks, Hayley!

    Reply
  9. domesticfits says

    November 14, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Anna, These look gorgeous! So delicious. Perfect to wait out a Zombie Apocalypse

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      Yes! I am ready for the next episode! 🙂 Thank you, Jackie!

      Reply
  10. Ashley says

    November 14, 2012 at 11:13 am

    My boyfriend has been BEGGING me to watch the walking dead with him! But I'm too big a wuss - hate horror!!! The caramel bites however, are right up my alley!!!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 14, 2012 at 11:20 am

      lol I am so scared every time I watch it but can't stop it either. 🙂 Glad you like the bites, Ashley! Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Jessica says

    November 14, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I could handle quite a few things with a plate of these by my side!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 14, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  12. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:56 am

    These are awesome, not just for movie watching! The nougat in the middle sets them apart. Wonderful!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      November 14, 2012 at 11:21 am

      Yes! The nougat is sooo goood! Thanks, Paula!

      Reply
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