Best Famous Caramel Cookie Bars Recipes

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CARAMEL BARS



Caramel Bars image

Yummy oat bars filled with a gooey layer of caramel, chocolate and nuts!

Provided by Jordanna Novak

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

32 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
5 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, melted
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Press Half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Reserve the rest.
  • Bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. Cut into squares while it is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL COOKIE BARS



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Layer shortbread cookies with deliciousness to create these Chocolate-Caramel Cookie Bars! Our Chocolate-Caramel Cookie Bars are like a favorite candy bar.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

35 square shortbread cookies
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramel Bits
1 Tbsp. milk
3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
3 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate

Steps:

  • Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Arrange cookies in single layer on bottom of prepared pan.
  • Microwave caramel bits and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until bits are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute. Pour over cookies; spread to completely cover cookies.
  • Microwave chocolates in microwaveable bowl 2 min. or until almost melted, stirring every 30 sec.; stir until chocolates are completely melted. Pour over caramel layer; spread to completely cover caramel layer.
  • Let stand 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (11 ounces) caramels
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in dry cake mix and remaining milk., Spread half of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes; sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Gently spread caramel mixture over chips. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over caramel layer. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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