Dulce de Leche Blondies (filled and topped!)

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   ["Preheat oven to 350*F.", "Grease a 13x9"" baking pan or line it with parchment paper.", "Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.", "Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and brown sugar until creamy.", "Add the eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth.", "Gradually stir in the flour mixture.", "Spread 1/2 to 2/3 of the batter evenly in the prepared pan.", "Bake for 7-8 minutes; cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack.", "Meanwhile, melt the caramels in the evaporated milk in a non-stick saucepan over very low heat; reserve 2 Tbsp.", "Pour the remaining caramel over the baked bottom layer of dough.", "Drop dollops of the remaining dough over the caramel layer; swirl slightly with a knife.", "Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.", "Cool completely in pan on a wire rack; drizzle with the reserved caramel, reheating if necessary.", "Cut into 1"" bars."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.