Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars! This easy recipe uses a cake mix shortcut to create rich, gooey, and irresistible dessert bars perfect for satisfying any sweet craving. Get ready for a flavor explosion of caramel, chocolate chips, and a buttery cake base – all in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 393.8 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars

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How to Make Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 14 ounces caramel candies (about 1 3/4 cups), and 1/2 cup milk.
  2. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the caramels are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs.
  5. Mix with an electric mixer until well combined.
  6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped milk chocolate candy bar (or your favorite candy bar).
  7. Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  8. Press three-fourths of the batter into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
  10. Let the crust cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  11. Pour the cooled caramel mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  12. Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls onto the caramel layer.
  13. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  14. Let cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour.
  15. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the bars.
  16. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the bars to set completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

160g

Fat

45g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars?

Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars?

Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars has approximately 393.8 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars?

The key ingredients for Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars are Butter, Caramels, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Yellow Cake Mix, Vegetable Oil, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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