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.

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samuel bedlu
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These candy bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


chibunna ezemadu
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I really liked these candy bars. The chocolate and salt balance out the sweetness of the caramel perfectly.


Faith Mbachu
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These candy bars are the perfect sweet treat. They're chocolatey, caramel-y, and just the right amount of salty.


Hamza Sheikh
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I love making these candy bars for parties. They're always a big hit and they're so easy to make.


Patrick Mobley
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These candy bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Nataly Diniz
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I wasn't sure how these candy bars would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious and they're perfect for a sweet treat.


Rahman Balouch
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These candy bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look really impressive.


Alimi Bakare
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I love the combination of chocolate and caramel in these candy bars. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Mohamed Adham
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I've made these candy bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or just to have on hand for a sweet treat.


Betelhem Abiy
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These chocolate caramel candy bars are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a candy store.