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title: Paleo Holiday Bars
description: Indulge in these Paleo Holiday Bars, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free treats perfect for festive gatherings. Get the easy recipe and enjoy a delicious, nourishing snack.
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# [Paleo Holiday Bars](https://www.ccfmed.com/blog/paleo-holiday-bars)

 Written by [Tracey O'Shea](https://www.ccfmed.com/blog/author/tracey-oshea) | Dec 16, 2025 7:09:35 PM

**Gluten-Free • Grain-Free • Dairy-Free • Refined Sugar–Free**

**Prep Time:** 20 minutes  
**Cook Time:** 15 minutes  
**Total Time:** 35 minutes  
**Yield:** About 20 bars

A buttery cracker-style base topped with a sweet toffee caramel layer and rich dark chocolate. These Paleo Holiday Bars are indulgent yet nourishing—perfect for festive gatherings or make-ahead treats.

## Ingredients

### Cracker Base

- 1½ cups almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 egg

### Caramel Toffee Layer

- ⅓ cup creamy salted cashew butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil

### Chocolate Layer

- 1 (2.1 oz) bar Paleo dark chocolate, chopped
  
  or
- 60 grams Paleo chocolate chips

### Optional Toppings

- Unsweetened coconut flakes, to taste
- Coarse sea salt, to taste

## Instructions

1. **Preheat the oven** to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Prepare the cracker base:**  
   In a mixing bowl, combine all cracker base ingredients. Stir, then knead with clean hands until a thick dough forms.
3. **Roll and bake:**  
   Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll to about ⅛-inch thickness. Transfer (using the bottom parchment sheet) to a baking sheet.  
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. **Make the caramel toffee:**  
   While the base bakes, combine cashew butter, honey, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 1 minute, until melted.  
   Transfer to a food processor and blend for 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
5. **Add the caramel layer:**  
   Pour the caramel evenly over the baked cracker base. Return to the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
6. **Add the chocolate:**  
   Immediately sprinkle the chocolate over the hot caramel layer. Once softened, spread evenly using the back of a spoon.
7. **Garnish (optional):**  
   Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and unsweetened coconut flakes.
8. **Chill and slice:**  
   Freeze overnight. Slice while semi-frozen for clean edges. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

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