Gooey Caramel Fudge Bars

Indulge in the ultimate crowd-pleaser with these Gooey Caramel Fudge Bars, a decadent fusion of buttery cookie dough, rich caramel, and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly golden on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside, these layered dessert bars are a dream come true for caramel and chocolate lovers. Featuring a simple homemade caramel sauce made from soft caramels and sweetened condensed milk, this recipe combines easy techniques with gourmet results. With a crumble topping that adds a delightful texture, these bars are baked to perfection and make an ideal treat for parties, holidays, or an indulgent snack. Easy to make ahead and store, these bars are guaranteed to disappear quickly, so grab one (or two) before they’re gone!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 whole egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups soft caramels
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer. Reserve the remaining one-third for the topping and refrigerate it.

Step 6

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and unwrapped soft caramels. Stir constantly until the caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Pour the caramel mixture over the dough layer in the pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the caramel layer.

Step 9

Take the reserved dough from the refrigerator and crumble it evenly over the top of the caramel and chocolate layers.

Step 10

Bake the assembled bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.

Step 11

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.

Step 12

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into squares and serve.

Step 13

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2145.1 grams (2145.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8631

Total Fat 333.20g	427%
Saturated Fat 195.00g	975%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.70g
Cholesterol 860mg	287%
Sodium 3242mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 1405.80g	511%
Dietary Fiber 34.70g	124%
Total Sugars 1073.50g
Protein 94.60g	189%

Vitamin D 68IU	341%
Calcium 1744mg	134%
Iron 31mg	173%
Potassium 4242mg	90%

*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: 33.3%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 62.5%