Chocolate Caramel Candy Bars

Name: Chocolate Caramel Candy Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. granulated sugar; 12 tbsp. unsalted butter; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 can sweetened condensed milk; 1 tbsp. light corn syrup; 1 tsp. molasses; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Jan 9, 2013

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

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Caramel sandwiched between crunchy cookie and smooth chocolate — it's no wonder that reader Annie Abdai has been making these bars for more than 40 years.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment, leaving a 3-inch overhang on two sides.
2. Step 2Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and 6 tablespoons butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour, mixing until fully incorporated. Using floured fingers, press the dough into the prepared pan. Bake until set and golden brown at the edges, 16 to 18 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the condensed milk, corn syrup, molasses, and 5 tablespoons butter. Stirring occasionally, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, 8 minutes. Gently simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened and pale golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and salt. Immediately spread the mixture over the crust. Refrigerate until set, 30 to 45 minutes.
4. Step 4Place the chocolate and the remaining tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl; cook on high until beginning to melt, 30 seconds. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth. Spread over caramel and refrigerate until it is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares.