Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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2 1/4 cups regular flour.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1 cup butter, at room temperature.
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3/4 cup white sugar.
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3/4 cup tightly packed brown sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla flavor.
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2 eggs.
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2 cups chocolate morsels.
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5 ounces canned milk.
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14 ounces soft caramel candies.
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1/2 cup creamy peanut spread.
# Preparation Steps:
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Heat your oven to 375°F. Grease your 9x13 baking dish thoroughly.
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Combine your dry stuff first. Then whip the butter with both sugars and vanilla until fluffy. Throw in eggs, then add your flour mix and chocolate bits.
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Put half your cookie mix into the pan and pop it in the oven for 8-10 minutes.
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Slowly melt your caramels with milk using a double boiler, then stir in the peanut spread. Pour this gooey mixture over your baked base.
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Scatter small clumps of leftover dough on top of your caramel layer. Bake another 15-20 minutes until it looks nice and brown.
# Additional Tips:
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Always melt caramel using a water bath setup.
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You can make this treat a day before serving.
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Let it cool all the way before slicing into squares.