Caramel Morsel Bars
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Caramel Morsel Bars, a decadent dessert that perfectly balances gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and buttery cookie dough. These layered bars start with a soft and chewy base, are filled with a luscious melted caramel center sprinkled with chocolate chips, and topped with dollops of golden-brown dough for a beautifully rustic finish. The recipe comes together with ease in just 40 minutes and features pantry staples like brown sugar, flour, and vanilla extract, alongside creamy caramel bits and semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips. Perfect for parties or as a sweet treat to brighten your day, these bars slice beautifully after a quick chill in the fridge, making them ideal for sharing. Whether served as is or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Caramel Morsel Bars are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups caramel bits (or chopped soft caramels)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Add the egg to the mixture and whisk again until the egg is fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Spread about two-thirds of the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing it into the corners to create the base layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel bits and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the caramel is melted and smooth.
Pour the melted caramel over the dough layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer.
Take the remaining dough and drop small pieces over the top of the caramel and chocolate layer. It's okay if some caramel is exposed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. The center may still look slightly soft, which is fine.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them firm up.
Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 312.1 g | 400% | |
| Saturated Fat | 193.9 g | 970% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 796 mg | 265% | |
| Sodium | 2385 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 761.2 g | 277% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.5 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 511.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 556 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1542 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
