Description
Caramel Crunch Bars are a sweet treat with a crunchy base and gooey caramel topping. You make them with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels, unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramel bits with heavy cream, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle over the caramel layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a firmer crunch, use a shortbread-style crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg