Best 7 Caramel Chip Bars Recipes

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When the desire for a sweet and gooey treat strikes, caramel chip bars should be at the top of your baking list. These delightful treats are packed with flavor and texture. They combine the comforting chewiness of a cookie with the rich flavor of melted caramel and chocolate chips. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the inspiration and guidance you need to create the perfect batch of caramel chip bars. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the irresistible world of caramel chip bar baking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CHIP-CARAMEL-PUDDING COOKIE BARS



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We've cracked the code for making perfectly soft cookie bars! These treats combine chocolate chip cookie dough with vanilla pudding mix, plus chopped Rolo™ caramels for chocolate-caramel indulgence that everyone will love!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ vanilla-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
30 Rolo® chewy caramels in milk chocolate, unwrapped, cut into quarters (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter, egg and dry pudding mix with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in chopped chocolates. Press evenly in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL CHIP BARS



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It's fun to take a yellow cake mix and create something that is this rich and wonderful. We like eating the bars when they are cold, right out of the refrigerator. They're ideal with a tall glass of milk. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
32 caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup vanilla or white chips
1 Heath candy bar (1.4 ounces), chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the butter, caramels and milk; cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Cool. , In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oil and eggs until blended. Stir in chips and chopped candy bar (dough will be stiff). , Press three-fourths into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Place on a wire rack for 10 minutes., Pour caramel mixture over the crust. Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls onto caramel layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown. , Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; run a knife around edges of pan. Cool 40 minutes longer; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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These layered dessert bars are loaded with gluten free chocolate chunk dough, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, pecans and toasted coconut for the ultimate treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (14 oz) Immaculate Baking Co.™ gluten free chocolate chunk cookie dough
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 cup raw unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper.
  • Break up cookie dough rounds and press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until crust is golden and puffy.
  • Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, sugars, heavy cream and sea salt; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is thick enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans evenly over crust. Drizzle caramel mixture over top. Sprinkle evenly with coconut. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until caramel bubbles and coconut is toasted. Cool completely on cooling rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHOCOLATE CHIP CARAMEL BARS



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I like to bring these rich goodies to parties or my husband's workplace," says Julie Tambrini of Lansing, Illinois. "The combination of gooey chocolate caramel and a crumbly topping makes them irresistible."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
16 caramels
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until set., In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with the milk. Stir in the remaining flour until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and chocolate chips. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS RECIPE



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A delicious chocolate chip cookie bar loaded with chocolate and caramel. YUM!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (11 ounce) package Kraft caramels (unwrapped)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups mini semi sweet chocolate chips
3 (1.55 ounce) Hershey bars (broken into pieces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the caramel by adding unwrapped caramels and cream into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 20 second intervals stirring until all are melted and smooth. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir often until it becomes brown in color, about 6 minutes. It will start to foam, then reduce down and then start to foam again.
  • When it starts to brown, stir constantly so it doesn't burn. When it's done the foam is light brown. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once cool, pour butter into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add sugar and brown sugar and mix with a hand mixer on low speed until combined. Set aside for a few minutes.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Add eggs into the cooked butter mixture and mix on low setting or by hand. Add in vanilla to the mixture.
  • Add flour mixture with the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan.
  • Go up the sides of the pan about 1/4 -1/2 inch. Spread and pat down the dough with hands until bottom of pan is completely covered.
  • Pour the caramel mixture over the cookie dough. Place the Hershey bar pieces over the caramel layer.
  • Place flattened pieces of the remaining cookie dough all over the chocolate pieces until mostly covered. (there will be spots that aren't covered).
  • Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool and slice into bars.

WHITE CHIP-CARAMEL BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-5543

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup white vanilla baking chips
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour and baking powder until well blended. Stir in walnuts and 1 cup baking chips. Spread in pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Drizzle with melted chips. Let stand until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

CARAMEL CHIP BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

32 light colored Kraft or similar caramels
5 tablespoon whipping cream
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup quick oatmeal
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup melted butter
6 oz. package chocolate chips
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
(See Note)
Note: To toast the pecans, place on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter or spray 9"x9" pan.

Steps:

  • Melt caramels with whipping cream in a double boiler. Combine flour, soda, salt, quick oatmeal, sugar and butter in a bowl. Pat ½ of the dry mixture into a buttered or sprayed 9"x9" pan. Bake at 350º for 8-10 minutes. Remove pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped toasted pecans evenly over the partially baked mixture. Pour the melted caramel evenly over the top. Distribute the remaining ½ of the dry mixture crumbs over the top as evenly as possible. Return pan to oven and continue to bake at 350º for 12-15 additional minutes. Cut the bars into 4 even strips while still warm. Allow bars to "set up" before removing the 4 strips from the pan. Wrap individual strips in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate until needed, then cut each strip into 12 servings. The strips can be stored in the freezer.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips: The better the chocolate chips, the better your caramel chip bars will be. Look for chips made with real chocolate and a high percentage of cocoa solids.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough and dry. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set: Overbaking the bars will make them dry and crumbly. Bake them until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: The bars will keep for up to 3 days at room temperature, or up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Caramel chip bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of bars that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can follow these recipes to create delicious and satisfying caramel chip bars. Remember, the key to making great caramel chip bars is to use high-quality ingredients and to follow the recipe carefully. With a little practice, you will be able to create perfect caramel chip bars every time.

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