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25-Min Nussecken — Nutty Caramel Triangles

Crispy pastry base topped with caramel-glazed nuts and a thin chocolate drizzle—no yeast, no long rise. Ready in one sheet pan.

Total time
25 min
Servings
12
Calories
215
Protein
4g
25-Min Nussecken — Nutty Caramel Triangles
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour, 0.25 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt. Rub in cold butter with your fingers until breadcrumb texture.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in egg yolk until dough just comes together. Press into a 9x13-inch parchment-lined sheet pan.

  3. Step 3

    Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes until pale golden and set. Remove and let cool 2 minutes on the pan.

  4. Step 4

    Combine remaining 0.25 cup sugar, cream, and honey in a small pot over medium heat, stirring constantly.

  5. Step 5

    When mixture bubbles, stir in chopped nuts and cook 1 minute. Spread evenly over warm crust.

  6. Step 6

    Bake another 10–12 minutes until caramel is golden and bubbling at edges. Cool 5 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Melt chocolate in a small bowl over hot water or in microwave; drizzle thin lines across the top.

  8. Step 8

    Cool completely, then cut into triangles. Serve at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13-inch sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • small pot
  • oven
  • sharp knife

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