CARAMEL FROSTED CHOCOLATE CHIP BUTTERSCOTCH BARS

Caramel Frosted Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup(s) butter, at room temperature
3 cup(s) firmly packed golden brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
3 cup(s) flour
1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
2 cup(s) chocolate chips or chunks
FOR THE ICING
1 cup(s) butter
2 cup(s) firmly packed golden brown sugar
4 cup(s) powdered sugar
1/3 cup(s) half-and-half
1 tablespoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350º. Line a half-sheet pan (13x18 inches) with non-stick foil or grease regular foil with butter or cooking spray. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and continue beating for another minute.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Beat the flour mixture into the batter mixture on low speed until incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake until the bars are set and slightly puffed, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before icing. When brownies are cool, spread icing evenly over the top. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to allow the icing to firm up before cutting into squares.
Icing: In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt 1 cup butter with 2 cups firmly packed golden brown sugar. Once the mixture is lightly bubbling, decrease the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 more minutes; set aside. Using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat 4 cups powdered sugar, ⅓ cup half-and-half and 1 tablespoon vanilla on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the melted butter mixture and beat until combined.