Indulge in the delectable goodness of our gooey caramel fudge bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats are crafted with a rich and decadent chocolate cookie base, layered with a velvety smooth caramel filling, and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, and chocolatey sensations, leaving you craving more. Explore our collection of recipes for these caramel fudge bars, ranging from classic to innovative variations. Discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect gooey texture and learn how to customize your bars with various toppings and mix-ins. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, our recipes will guide you in creating these delightful treats that are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SALTED CARAMEL TURTLE FUDGE BARS
These Salted Caramel Turtle Fudge Bars are crunchy, creamy, and chewy! And the best part is they're so easy to make.
Provided by Ashley Manila
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing two of the sides to overlap. Spray the parchment - and any exposed pan - with non-stick baking spray; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter, vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, and salt until light and fluffy; about 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually beat in the flour, mixing just until combined. The mixture will be a little crumbly.
- Dump the mixture into the prepared pan and spread (or press firmly, if need be) it into an even layer. Bake for 14 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool while you prepare the fudge topping.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on low, in 30 second increments, stirring in between each increment, until the chocolate is completely melted; stir mixture smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread mixture over the shortbread, smoothing with a spatula into an even layer. Pour salted caramel on top of the chocolate mixture, then sprinkle with the toasted pecans. Refrigerate until firm; about 2 hours. Cut into small squares and serve.
GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS
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
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.
GOOEY CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BARS
There is one word for these bars-scrumptious! I once substituted peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips...they're wonderful that way, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and caramels with 1/3 cup milk. Stir in nuts. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter and remaining milk; pat half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes. Spread chocolate/caramel mixture over crust; top with reserved cake mixture. Bake 12-15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts :
GOOEY CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE BARS
Who doesn't love gooey chocolate and caramel all wrapped up in a quick-to-make bar cookie.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Reserve 1/2 cup cake mix for topping. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until set.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels, 1/4 cup butter and the condensed milk over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
- Spread caramel filling evenly over partially baked crust. In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup cake mix, the oats and 3 tablespoons butter with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over caramel filling.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until top is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
GOOEY CARAMEL FUDGE BARS
I am a chocolate lover and these are sinful! They are always a favorite when I bring them to parties. They taste like a homemade candy bar.
Provided by Erin Crable
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together cake mix, butter, and 1/3 cup of the evaporated milk.
- In a greased cake pan, spread half of the batter evenly in the pan and bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, over low heat or in the microwave, melt unwrapped caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk until smooth and creamy, stirring often.
- Remove half baked crust from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Drizzle caramel over crust.
- Drop remaining batter on top of crust and bake for 14-17 minutes.
- Cool slightly and refridgerate to allow caramel to set up.
GOOEY CARAMEL SAUCE
This caramel is very rich and gooey. It can be thinned with a little water to make a sauce for ice cream or it can be used as-is for a gooey candy filling. Great with apples too! Recipe can be doubled. Because the sugar can turn from caramel to burned rather quickly it is best to have all ingredients measured before starting.
Provided by Catfish Charlie
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 1 cup, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup sugar in a stainless saucepan on medium heat, do not stir until sugar begins to melt.
- Once sugar begins to melt, stir it until it has completely melted and begins to turn golden brown.
- When sugar has started to turn caramel colored, remove pan from heat and immediately add butter and brown sugar and quickly stir together.
- Once the butter and brown sugar are completely melded with the caramel (add gentle heat if needed to incorporate brown sugar), add the vanilla, corn syrup, cream and salt.
- Stir together well.
- The caramel will thicken as it cools.
- If a thinner caramel is required, add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired thickness is reached; if a thicker caramel is needed, reduce the amount of corn syrup used.
GOOEY CARAMEL BARS
Make and share this Gooey Caramel Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Topher
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 26m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Cover an 8×8 pan with foil. Grease foil.
- In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine the filling ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 5 minutes. Pour over warm crust.
- Let cool completely (can put in the refrigerator to speed up process) then cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 145.1, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.7, Protein 1.9
CHOCOLATE CARAMEL GOOEY BARS
This is a spin on a recipe I got at the TOH cooking school I just attended. The original used the new peanut butter/chocolate morsels, but I wanted something different. I used the caramel ones, slathered on some sugar-free ice cream, and it was deeevine! The filling is VERY rich, so cut the sugar where you can.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the crust by mixing the ingredients and pressing into an ungreased 9x13 pan.
- Microwave 1 cup of the morsels, the sweetened condensed milk, and the vanilla until melted, starting with one minute on high power. Stir to combine, microwaving at 15 second intervals if chips are not melted completely. Pour on to crust and top with nuts and remaining chips.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbling. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack and cut into bars.
- Serve with some Dulce de leche ice cream or vanilla with a drizzle of caramel topping and a sprinkling of pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1555.5, Fat 102.5, SaturatedFat 43.4, Cholesterol 189.5, Sodium 579.1, Carbohydrate 149.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 143.7, Protein 21.2
OUTRAGEOUS CARAMEL-FUDGE BROWNIES
Indulge in fudgy, nutty, caramel super-size brownies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and smooth.
- In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in sugar, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chunks and 1 cup of the pecans. Spread evenly in pan.
- Gently and evenly drizzle melted caramel over batter, preventing large pockets of caramel and preventing caramel from reaching bottom of bars. (Caramel can cover entire surface of batter.) Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chunks and the oil over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Drizzle over warm brownies. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans; press in lightly. Cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate about 1 hour 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. If refrigerated longer, let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Stir the mixture constantly to prevent scorching.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the mixture reaches the correct temperature.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Allow the fudge to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Gooey caramel fudge bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a batch of these decadent bars that are sure to please everyone. These bars are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a snack. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these gooey caramel fudge bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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