Best 10 5 Ingredient Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delightful 5-ingredient chocolate caramel bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats are crafted with a rich and decadent chocolate ganache layer, perfectly complemented by a layer of gooey caramel, all nestled on a bed of crispy graham cracker crust. But that's not all; this versatile recipe offers three additional variations to satisfy every palate. For a nutty twist, try the peanut butter swirl bars, where creamy peanut butter swirls through the caramel, adding a delightful textural contrast. If you prefer a fruity burst, opt for the raspberry swirl bars, where tangy raspberry preserves create a vibrant swirl within the caramel. And for a classic combination, the salted caramel bars sprinkle a touch of sea salt over the caramel layer, enhancing its sweetness with a hint of savory. With just five simple ingredients, you can create these luscious chocolate caramel bars in no time, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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Chocolate Caramel Bars made with just 4 simple ingredients! Easy buttery crust topped with a quick caramel then swirled with melted chocolate.

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup + 1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup + 1/3 cup salted butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 glass pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter. Use 2 forks or a pastry cutter to combine, until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of 8x8 pan.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 1/3 cup butter. Add in 1/4 cup brown sugar and stir. Bring to a boil, then boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and pour over crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. (Do not over bake or you will have toffee bars! ;)
  • Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of caramel and swirl gently with a knife. Let cool completely. Cut into bars and ENJOY!!

GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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These rich, gooey bars are my most requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them alone or topped with a scoop of ice cream. -Betty Hagerty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping. , Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans. , Whisk caramel topping and remaining flour until smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COMMOTION BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup butter, divided
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream, divided
1 1/2 cups marshmallow cream
1 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter, divided
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts, finely chopped
1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • MELT 2 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Stir in flour. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool.
  • MELT 1/4 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and 1/4 cup cream. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallow cream, 1/4 cup peanut butter and peanuts. Spread evenly over baked layer. Cool.
  • COOK caramels and 1/4 cup cream in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until caramels are melted. Spread over marshmallow layer. Cool until set.
  • COMBINE 1 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter in small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over caramel layer. Chill 30 minutes or until set.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CARAMEL BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pillsbury® Baking Spray with Flour
1 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
or 1 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsps. vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) bag caramels, unwrapped
2 tbsps. cold water

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with flour no-stick cooking spray.
  • COMBINE shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until blended.
  • COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Add gradually to shortening mixture at low speed. Beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips with spoon. Divide dough in half. Spread half in bottom of prepared pan.
  • COMBINE caramels and water in small saucepan; heat over very low heat. Stir until caramels melt. Spread over dough in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge. Spoon remaining dough over caramel mixture. Spread carefully.
  • BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from sides of pan with knife. Remove pan to cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch bars.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COMMOTION BARS



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These chocolate caramel bars will satisfy the most discriminating sweet tooth with layer after luscious layer of chocolate, peanuts, and caramel, then glazed with butterscotch, peanut butter and more chocolate!

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 serving Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
¾ cup butter, divided
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 cup sugar
½ cup heavy cream, divided
1 ½ cups marshmallow cream
1 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter, divided
1 ½ cups salted peanuts, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch baking pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Melt 2 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Stir in flour. Spread in prepared pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and 1/4 cup cream. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallow cream, 1/4 cup peanut butter and peanuts. Spread evenly over baked layer. Cool.
  • Cook caramels and 1/4 cup cream in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until caramels are melted. Spread over marshmallow layer. Cool until set.
  • Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter in small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until melted. Spread over caramel layer. Chill 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

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

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 :

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 17

Chewy chocolate caramel bars recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Yield: one 13X9" baking pan
2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (56 grams) diced cold butter
1 1/2 cups (300 grams) sugar
1 cup (80 grams) cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (168 grams) melted butter
5 oz (1 small) can evaporated milk
14 oz caramels, unwrapped
1 1/2 cups (226 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
12-14 extra caramels

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350F. Line a 13X9 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. In a food processor add the flour and cold diced butter. Pulse a few more times until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs and all the butter is cut in. You can also use a pastry blender, a fork or rub the butter and flour with your hands. Add the sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and whisk to combine. In a large mixing bowl add the dry ingredients mix and pout the melted butter on top. Add 1/3 cup of the evaporated milk and mix until well combined. The dough it's going to be similar to a light crumby cookie dough. Spread 2/3 of the dough in the prepared baking pan and set aside. Refrigerate the remaining dough until needed. In a small saucepan place the remaining evaporated milk and the unwrapped caramels. Stir continuously over low heat until the caramels are melted. Pout over the cookie dough base. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the caramel layer. Take the remaining cookie dough out of the fridge and crumble it on top of the chocolate chips. Top with the remaining caramels. Bake for 25 minutes. It may seem bubbly and undone but once cooled the caramel and chocolate layers will set. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL COOKIE BARS



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Deep, dark chocolate, rich caramel, and a sprinkling of fleur de sel atop a shortbread crust make a contemporary combination with timeless appeal. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 405.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 ounces (9 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for parchment
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon table salt
10 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, chopped (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon sea salt, preferably fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on all sides; butter parchment, excluding overhang. Beat butter and brown sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add flour and table salt, and beat until just combined.
  • Press dough evenly into pan, and bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Chocolate Caramel: Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, washing sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming, until amber, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter, cream, and table salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until smooth. Pour over chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes. Stir to combine, and let stand until cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over crust. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight. Run a knife around edges; lift parchment to remove whole bar from pan. Sprinkle with sea salt. Trim edges, and cut into 16 bars. Bars can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality chocolate and caramel. This will make a big difference in the overall taste of the 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.
  • Be careful not to overcook the caramel, or it will become hard and brittle.
  • If you want a thicker caramel layer, use less heavy cream.
  • If you want a softer caramel layer, use more heavy cream.
  • If you don't have any parchment paper, you can grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and then line it with aluminum foil. Be sure to spray the aluminum foil with cooking spray before pouring in the caramel mixture.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

These 5-ingredient chocolate caramel bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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