Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided; 2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips; 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1-1/4 cups corn syrup; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups corn syrup
1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

1
Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
2
In a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Spread into prepared pan; set aside.
3
In another large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 minutes longer without stirring.
4
Remove from the heat; gradually stir in condensed milk. Return to the heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244u00b0 (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over chocolate mixture (do not scrape saucepan). Refrigerate until caramel is set, at least 2 hours.
5
Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into 3-1/4x1-in. bars. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined
6
; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

3367

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

439

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars

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