Description
Indulge in these irresistible Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars featuring layers of buttery shortbread crust, gooey caramel, and melted chocolate with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or a cozy night in, these easy dessert bars are a chocolate and caramel lover’s dream.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate chunks
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press mixture into a greased baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour caramel sauce evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and optional chopped nuts.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes until caramel is bubbly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, let melt, and spread if desired.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- For a salty-sweet twist, add sea salt over the melted chocolate.
- Customize with white or milk chocolate or coconut flakes.
- Ensure the crust is not overbaked to keep it tender.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months when individually wrapped.
