Baker's Chocolate Caramel Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert decadence with Baker's Chocolate Caramel Bars, a luscious treat that combines a buttery crumb crust, gooey caramel, rich semi-sweet chocolate, and a nutty pecan topping. Perfectly balanced between sweet and salty, these bars feature a golden crumb topping that adds just the right amount of crunch to every bite. The magic comes together with a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, making this an easy yet impressive dessert for gatherings, holidays, or an indulgent weeknight treat. Whether you're drawn to the molten caramel layer or the irresistible chocolate-pecan combination, these bars are guaranteed to delight. Bake, slice, and serve for a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter
• 14 oz caramel candies
• 0.25 cups evaporated milk
• 6 oz Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate
• 0.5 cups chopped pecans
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and mix it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press two-thirds of the flour mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Reserve the remaining mixture for the topping.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

While the crust bakes, unwrap the caramel candies and combine them with the evaporated milk in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 7

Pour the melted caramel mixture evenly over the partially baked crust.

Step 8

Chop the Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate into small pieces and sprinkle them evenly over the caramel layer. Add the chopped pecans on top of the chocolate.

Step 9

Crumble the reserved flour mixture over the top of the chocolate and pecans to form a crumbly topping.

Step 10

Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15–18 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden.

Step 11

Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares or bars.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy your rich and gooey Baker's Chocolate Caramel Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1159.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5220.2

Total Fat 228.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 247.8mg	0%
Sodium 1752.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 778.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 532.6g
Protein 44.3g	0%

Vitamin D 50.4IU	0%
Calcium 1021.2mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2172.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.5%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 58.2%