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Caramel Chocolate Bars

Caramel chocolate bars feature layers of homemade crust, caramel, and chocolate. They're a rich, decadent treat for any occasion.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 20 Bars
Calories 320kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter
  • parchment paper
  • 12x17 baking sheet
  • medium saucepan
  • microwave-safe

Ingredients

Ingredients for crust layers:

  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter chilled
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 egg yolks

Ingredients for caramel layers:

  • 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 4 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla

Ingredients for chocolate layer:

  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Using a pastry cutter, or 2 knives, cut in the chilled butter until you have coarse crumbs.
  • Add in the cold water and egg yolks and mix until it starts to form a ball.
  • You may need to add a bit more water if necessary for the dough to come together.
  • Using a piece of parchment paper, line a 12” x 17” baking sheet with sides.
  • Press the dough firmly into an even layer covering the bottom of the pan.
  • The dough does not need to go up the sides, just the bottom. Using a fork, poke holes randomly across the bottom to allow the crust to vent.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove and allow to cool completely.
  • In a medium sized saucepan, place the milk, sugar, butter, corn syrup and vanilla over low/medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cook until the sugar has fully dissolved and the butter has melted.
  • The caramel will start to thicken in about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour over the cooled crust, creating an even layer.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Once it has fully cooled, cut the entire pan in half in the middle and using a large spatula, stack the 2 layers on top of each other.
  • Using a microwave safe bowl, place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in the microwave and heat in short bursts (10/15 seconds).
  • Stir each time you stop it until the chocolate has completely melted and is smooth.
  • Pour over the top of the caramel and spread in an even layer.
  • Let cool before sprinkling with salt so the chocolate doesn’t absorb it.
  • Once cooled, slice into bars of desired size.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg