Yum Yum Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these irresistible Yum Yum Bars! Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust topped with layers of rich caramel, gooey semi-sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans (optional), these bars are the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. With just 20 minutes of prep and a total bake time of 35 minutes, this recipe is easy enough for weeknight treats yet decadent enough for special occasions. The creamy caramel layer, made with sweetened condensed milk, takes center stage, creating a luscious contrast to the golden crust and melty chocolate topping. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or an indulgent snack, these dessert bars are bound to become a family favorite. Make a batch of Yum Yum Bars today and savor every bite of this crowd-pleasing confection! Keywords: Yum Yum Bars recipe, caramel chocolate bars, dessert bars with pecans, quick dessert ideas
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the butter, flour, and brown sugar. Mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and corn syrup. Stir constantly for 7-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and takes on a light caramel color.
Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the baked crust. Use a spatula to smooth it out if needed.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans (if using) evenly over the caramel layer.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate chips are just melting and the edges of the dessert are bubbling slightly.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, about 1-2 hours. For quicker cooling, place the pan in the refrigerator once it has cooled slightly at room temperature.
Once completely cooled, cut into squares or bars, and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.9 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.3 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 383 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 583 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 787.4 g | 286% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 562.5 g | ||
| Protein | 80.2 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1390 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 2252 mg | 48% | |
*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.
