Kirsche and I seem to swap treat recipes more than any other type! These were another favorite she would bring on her treat day back in the day when we worked together. I remember they would always be cut into perfect rectangles, I think her dad would make them for her to bring (he’s a great cook) and he only approved if they were perfect! Recently I took them to work (they are my favorite test audience) and they raved about them. They weren’t too tough to make, just required a little time between cooling.
Source: My friend, Kirsche
Crust:
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter and 2 tbsp.
Melt butter. Stir flour and sugar together and add the melted butter. Pat into a 9×9 baking dish. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Caramel:
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. corn syrup
1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
Boil ingredients over medium heat for 5 minutes; stirring constantly. Remove from heat and beat until thick. Pour mixture over crust. Cool.
Chocolate:
2 c. milk chocolate chips
Melt chocolate chips and spread evenly over caramel layer. Cool. Cut into bars.
[My 2 Cents]
The recipe says to cool the caramel mixture before adding the chocolate layer. I found the last time I made these that since I let the caramel cool before adding the chocolate, once the chocolate was hardened it separated when I cut them into bars. I think if you add the chocolate while the caramel is still warm it will “fuze” together better and allow for the bars to stay in tact when cutting.
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Just had to comment here because I make these A LOT and they are such a huge hit EVERY TIME! Just this last week I made them and many people asked for the recipe! Thanks for sharing these and all your other fabulous recipes!!!
These bars are super easy to make and they are SOOOOOO GOOOOD! Everyone at my work really liked them. My daughter says that they are “heaven in a pan”. Awesome recipe!!!!!!