Caramel Bars

If you’re looking for an easy, delicious cookie that can be eaten right from the pan or served plated for a little fancier take on it for dessert, give these delicious caramel bars a whirl!

Caramel Toffee Bars

Crust:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 cup flour

Cream together and press in bottom of an 8×8 baking pan.  Bake 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Caramel Filling:

bag of caramel bits (11 ounce bag)

1/3 cup of heavy cream

Pour caramels and cream in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until caramels are melted. When melted, pour over the top of the cooked crust.

Topping:

2 eggs

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix ingredients together and pour over the caramel on top of the crust. Return to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool, then cut into bars.

For an extra bit of “wow,” serve with a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce and a scoop of dulce de leche ice cream, or top with a crushed Heath bar.