Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Caramel Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 2 cups flour; 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips; Caramel:; 3/4 cup butter or margarine; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup Karo(R) Light or Dark Corn Syrup; 1 teaspoon Spice Islands(R) Pure Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Servings: persons

Crust:
2 cups flour
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
Caramel:
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup Karo(R) Light or Dark Corn Syrup
1 teaspoon Spice Islands(R) Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening

1
flour, butter, sugar and salt in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; press firmly into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
2
15 minutes at 350u00b0F or until golden brown. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust; let stand 5 minutes or until shiny and soft. Spread chocolate evenly; set aside.
3
butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a heavy 2-quart saucepan to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil for 4 minutes without stirring. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4
caramel over chocolate-covered crust; spread evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwaveable bowl and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 30 seconds or until melted. Drizzle melted chocolate over bars.
5
1 hour to set. Let stand at room temperature until softened. Cut into 2- x 1-inch bars. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

1549

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Caramel Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Caramel Bars

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