caramel candy bars

Queen Creek, AZ
Updated on May 19, 2013

As my daughter would say, Ah-mazing!! Even my granddaughter loves this recipe. You’ll love these delicious, buttery bars. They’re so rich that a small portion may be enough to satisfy your sweet tooth—but don’t expect many leftovers!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • CARAMEL-LAYER
  • 1 package (14 ounce) caramels
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1-2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

How To Make caramel candy bars

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in flour until blended. Press into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    In small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramels and butter with milk until smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners sugar and pecans. Spread over crust.
  • Step 3
    In microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars.

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Category: Candies
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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