Sticky, Chewy, Messy Bars Recipe

Name: Sticky, Chewy, Messy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: THE CHEWY BASE:; 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/3 cups Sugar; 3/4 cups Butter; _____; THE STICKY CARAMEL FILLING:; 1 stick Butter; 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar; 2 cans (14 Oz. Can) Sweetened Condensed Milk; _____; THE MESSY CHOCOLATE TOPPING:; 4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Or Dark Baking Chocolate; 4 ounces, weight White Chocolate

Servings: persons

THE CHEWY BASE:
2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/3 cups Sugar
3/4 cups Butter
_____
THE STICKY CARAMEL FILLING:
1 stick Butter
1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar
2 cans (14 Oz. Can) Sweetened Condensed Milk
_____
THE MESSY CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
4 ounces, weight Semi-sweet Or Dark Baking Chocolate
4 ounces, weight White Chocolate

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Make chewy base by combining all ingredients, kneading until a dough forms. Cover and chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
3
Once dough is chilled, press into a greased casserole dish or brownie pan and poke with a fork. Bake for about 20 mins or until golden brown and firm, then set aside to cool.
4
Make caramel by melting all caramel ingredients together, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat until simmering for about 5 minutes or until it is thick and a caramel color (make sure you stir the whole time or the bottom will burn, yuck!).
5
Pour the caramel over the cookie base, then chill in the fridge until cold.
6
Once cold, melt brown and white chocolates separately and spread into 4 alternating stripes (white, brown, white, brown) over the caramel mixture. Using a toothpick, make big, loopy swirls all throughout the chocolate.
7
Top with nuts or toffee if desired and let cool until in hardens. For easy cutting, run a large knife under hot water with every slice.

1290

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: THE CHEWY BASE:, 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/3 cups Sugar, 3/4 cups Butter, and more.

Yes, Sticky, Chewy, Messy 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.

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Sticky, Chewy, Messy Bars

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