CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL CANDY BARS
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
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.
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Natalie Parsons
[email protected]These candy bars are the bomb!
Tami Radue
[email protected]Yum!
Wasswa David
[email protected]These candy bars were a breeze to make and tasted heavenly! The caramel was so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again!
Brian Watzig
[email protected]These candy bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The texture was great and the caramel was gooey and delicious. I think next time I'll try using dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
Mohamed Ashquaff
[email protected]I've made these candy bars several times now, and they're always a hit! My friends and family love them, and they're always asking me to make them again. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the texture is amazing. I highly recomme
nabattu swabrah
[email protected]These candy bars are the perfect treat for any occasion! They're rich, decadent, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. I love the contrast between the creamy caramel and the smooth chocolate. They're also really easy to make, so they're a great optio
Md Sohrab Khan
[email protected]As a novice baker, I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but it turned out to be a piece of cake! The instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was absolutely mouthwatering. The combination of chocolate and caramel was divine, and th