Gooey Caramel Bars Recipe
If you love sweet, chewy desserts, this Gooey Caramel Bars Recipe is a must-try. These bars feature a buttery crust, a rich caramel layer, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
For the caramel filling:
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter
For topping:
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- Pinch of sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Press mixture evenly into the baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Melt caramel bits with milk and butter.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Pour caramel over the warm crust.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips if using.
- Bake again for 10 minutes.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Sprinkle with sea salt for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter for better texture.
- Don’t overbake — caramel should stay gooey.
- Chill before cutting for neat squares.
- Add nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- Store in airtight containers to keep soft.