Best 8 Milk Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a luscious chocolatey treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth? If so, look no further than the classic milk chocolate caramel bar. This delectable confection combines creamy milk chocolate with a gooey caramel center for a decadent combination of flavors. Whether you prefer them store-bought or homemade, these bars are always a welcome treat. But with so many recipes available, finding the perfect one can be overwhelming. That's why we're here to guide you through the process of choosing the best recipe that suits your taste and skill level.

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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.

MILK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Chocolate and a creamy caramel filling in a sweet crust. Great with some cold milk! I didn't include time for softening butter and cream cheese in the prep time.

Provided by ReeLani

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 Hershey Bars, broken or 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 (350 for glass baking dish).
  • In a large bowl mix first 4 ingredients until crumbly.
  • Reserve 2/3 cup and firmly press remainder evenly in ungreased 9-inch square or 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
  • In same bowl combine the 2/3 cup reserved flour mixture, caramel topping, cream cheese, vanilla and egg.
  • Mix with electric mixture at low speed until blended.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake 30- 35 minutes or until firm.
  • Immediately sprinkle with Hershey bar sections or chocolate morsels; spread when softened.
  • Cool before cutting.

CHOCOLATE CAKE CARAMEL BARS



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Make and share this Chocolate Cake Caramel Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Maineiac

Categories     Dessert

Time 39m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

50 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (18 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Melt first 2 ingredients together over low heat.
  • In separate bowl, combine cake mix, butter, and evaporated milk. Do NOT mix the chocolate chips into mixture.
  • Put half of cake mixture in a greased & floured 9x13 pan. Bake 6 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cake mixture (DO NOT MIX INTO CAKE BATTER). Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Pour remaining cake mix on top, dropping mix by spoonfuls.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes, cool 20 minutes, cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.5, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 853, Carbohydrate 129.1, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 96.2, Protein 8.9

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL CANDY BARS



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Store-bought candy can't compare to irresistible, chewy nougat topped with a thick layer of caramel and covered in chocolate. For smaller bars, cut them in half before dipping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1-1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
CARAMEL:
2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups corn syrup
1 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL BARS



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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

FAMOUS CARAMEL COOKIE BARS



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These are like the real thing, they are real good. If you want to speed up the process after dipping, put in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Provided by SAUNDRA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 4

40 rectangular shortbread cookies
35 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup water
4 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place shortbread cookies on a baking sheet or tray. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramels in water, stirring frequently. Spoon a thin line of caramel over each cookie. Place cookies in refrigerator until caramel is set.
  • Line baking sheets or trays with waxed paper. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate. Dip cookies in chocolate one at a time, tapping against the side of the bowl to remove excess. Place on prepared sheets and let rest at room temperature several hours, until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 117.9 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-NUT BARS



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Chopped semi-sweet chocolate, walnuts and gooey caramel are sandwiched between a chocolate crust and topping in these rich, decadent bar cookies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 48m

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk (2/3 cup), divided
1 pkg. (2-layer size) German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook caramels and 1/3 cup milk in saucepan on low heat 5 to 7 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Combine cake mix, butter and remaining milk; press half onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup nuts and 1/2 cup chopped chocolate. Drizzle with caramel sauce; carefully spread to edges of pan. Top with teaspoonfuls of the remaining cake mix mixture; press gently into caramel sauce with back of spoon. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and chocolate.
  • Bake 18 min. or until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL REVEL BARS



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These indulgent bars are where ooey-gooey meets chewy--with the tastiest results! Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix (with oats added for a perfectly chewy texture) gets dolloped with fudgy chocolate and caramel, and baked into a classic bar that no one will be able to resist.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup Kraft™ caramel bits
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup canned sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in oats and caramel bits until blended. Remove 3/4 cup of the cookie dough; set aside. Press remaining dough evenly in bottom of pan.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and condensed milk over low heat 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Spread mixture on top of cookie base. Break remaining cookie dough into small pieces, and sprinkle over top.
  • Bake 34 to 38 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the bars will taste. Use real butter, good-quality chocolate, and fresh cream.
  • Don't overcook the caramel: The caramel should be cooked until it is thick and golden, but not too dark. If it is overcooked, it will be bitter.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to set and will make them easier to cut.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Milk chocolate caramel bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious dessert that everyone will love. Additionally, here are some extra tips for making the best milk chocolate caramel bars:
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the caramel by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • You can use any type of chocolate chips you like. I used semisweet chocolate chips, but you could also use milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or even white chocolate chips.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  • You can also make these bars in a muffin tin. Just line the muffin cups with paper liners and fill each cup with the caramel mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the caramel is set.

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