Gingerbread-Caramel Bars

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.

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   Beat cake mix, ginger, butter and egg with mixer until blended.

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   (Dough will be stiff.)

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   Press 2/3 of the dough onto bottom of prepared pan.

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   Bake 10 to 12 min.

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   or until lightly browned.

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   Meanwhile, microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 to 3-1/2 min.

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   or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after each minute.

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    Drizzle caramel sauce over baked layer in pan.

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    Reserve 2 Tbsp.

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    chopped chocolate; sprinkle remaining over caramel sauce.

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    Crumble remaining gingerbread dough over dessert.

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    Bake 25 to 30 min.

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    or until centre is almost set.

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    Cool completely.

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    Microwave reserved chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over dessert.

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    Let stand until chocolate is firm.

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    Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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