CHOCOLATE CHIP CARAMEL BARS

By curly

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter
• 16 caramels
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
3. Press remaining crumb mixture into an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until set.
4. In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with the milk. Stir in the remaining flour until smooth.
5. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and chocolate chips.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 6 bars.