Best Caramel Candy Bars Recipes

HOMEMADE COOKIE, CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9"x13" pan with Club crackers.
• Combine graham cracker crumbs, both sugars, milk and margarine in glass bowl.
• Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
• Stir, then microwave on high for 3 more minutes.
• Stir, then pour over crackers in pan.
• Add another layer of Club crackers.
• Combine peanut butter and chocolate chips in another glass bowl.
• Microwave for 1 minute.
• Stir until smooth.
• Spread over 2nd layer of crackers.
• Refrigerate.

CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Heat caramels and milk in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
• Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and egg in large bowl. Stir in butter with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan.
• Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts over baked layer. Drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbly mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes. Loosen edges from sides of pan; cool completely. For 54 bars, cut into 9 rows by 6 rows.

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Spread into prepared pan; set aside., In another large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 minutes longer without stirring., Remove from the heat; gradually stir in condensed milk. Return to the heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over chocolate mixture (do not scrape saucepan). Refrigerate until caramel is set, at least 2 hours., Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into 3-1/4x1-in. bars. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COOKIE CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Combine the caramels with the water in a small p an and melt over low heat. Place the shortbread cookies side by side on an ungreased cookie sheet. Spoon a dab of caramel onto each cookie. Then place all the cookies in the refrigerator until the caramel firms up.
• In the meantime, in a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate chips.
• You may also use the microwave for melting the chocolate. Just zap the chips for 1 minute on high, stir, then zap 'em for another minute. Remove the cookies from the refrigerator.
• rest each one on a fork and dip it into the chocolate. Tap the fork on the side of the pan or bowl to knock off any excess chocolate. Then place each one on a sheet of waxed paper and let them cool at room temperature (65-70F). This could take several hours, but the bars will set best this way.
• If you want to speed up the process, put the candy in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Makes 40 bars.
• - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Substitute 1 cup of peanut butter sweetened with 1/2 cup powdered sugar for the caramels.
• The peanut-butter mixture will be of a consistency that allows you to spread it on the shortbread cookies with your fingers.
• Follow the rest of the directions exactly.

CARAMEL-NUT CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a microwave, melt milk chocolate chips and shortening at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Spread half of the mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. Set remaining chocolate mixture aside., In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels, water and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread over chocolate layer., Heat reserved chocolate mixture if necessary to achieve spreading consistency; spread over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut candy into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. bars. Store in the refrigerator.,

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COOKIE CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray an 8 by 11 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, blend the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, salt, corn syrup, white and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles a fine meal. Turn out into the baking pan and drizzle in cream and vanilla and toss by hand to combine until you have a slightly, damp, sandy mixture. Press or pat gently into the pan. Bake until edges are barely browned, 20-25 minutes. Remove and spread on the caramel.
• Prepare the caramel while the bottom layer is baking.
• In a medium saucepan, stir the condensed milk, corn syrup, butter, and brown sugar over low heat. Simmer, stirring once in awhile, 8-10 minutes, until mixture does not taste gritty (sugar dissolves), and is thickened and about 245°F Be careful that the bottom does not burn. If this happens do not stir the burnt part into the rest of the caramel. Pour caramel over baked (very warm, or still hot) cookie bottom.
• Place the chocolate bars on the caramel. Using a metal icing spatula, apread the chocolate over the caramel to cover the top. Alternatively, chop the chocolate and sprinkle over the top (or use milk chocolate chips but chocolate bar chocolate tastes better), let melt a bit and then coat the top.
• Refrigerate a few hours to let the chocolate set. Remove from the fridge, bring to room temperature, then cut into finger sizes.

FAMOUS PEANUT CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

• In a mixer, beat corn syrup, butter, vanilla, peanut butter and salt until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar a little at a time until fully incorporated and mixture forms a thick dough. Press into a 9x9 inch pan. Chill in refrigerator.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt caramels. Stir in peanuts. Pour over chilled layer and return to refrigerator until firm, 15 to 30 minutes.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips. Cut chilled mixture into bars and dip in melted chocolate with a fork. Let cool on waxed paper at room temperature, or for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

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

CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Make sable dough:
• Combine butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla seeds until smooth. Add the egg and mix well. Sift together the salt, almond powder and flour. Stir into the mixture and blend together. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill until set, at least 4 hours. Roll out to 1/4-inch think. Cut to and 8-inch square, and prick the surface. Bake at 325°F, until lightly browned. Cool completely.
• Make caramel layer:
• Combine sugar and corn syrup in a small pot. Cook over high heat until medium caramel. Add the butter, and mix in. Slowly add the cream and vanilla bean. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mix reaches 112°C (this temperature is crucial). Take mixture off heat and stir in toasted walnuts. Pour out onto a buttered 8-inch square pan. Allow to cool for several minutes. Place the caramel on top of the baked sable and press together lightly. Cut with a sharp knife to 1-inch x 2-inch pieces. Dip in dark chocolate. Set aside until chocolate hardens. Store in a cool, dry place.

CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Heat caramels and milk in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
• Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and egg in large bowl. Stir in butter with fork until mixture is crumbly. Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan.
• Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts over baked layer. Drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbly mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes. Loosen edges from sides of pan; cool completely. For 54 bars, cut into 9 rows by 6 rows.

PEANUT-CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

• Line an 8x8x2 inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter the foil and set aside. In a heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan combine caramels, 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, till caramels are melted. Stir in the chopped nuts. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Chill about 1 hour or until firm. When firm use foil to lift candy out of pan, remove foil. Cut candy in desired shape and size. Melt chocolate and dip candy, place on baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Be sure candy stays cold while dipping or caramel will melt. I always put mine in freezer about an hour to cool so they will stay cold while I am dipping them. Store in a cool place, I keep mine in the refrigerator until we get ready to eat.

CARAMEL CANDY BARS

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.