Description
Rich chocolate and gooey caramel swirl together over a buttery crumb crust to create these irresistible, easy-to-make dessert bars perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dulce de leche or store-bought caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt; stir in melted butter and press firmly into the pan.
- Bake crust for 12-15 minutes until golden, then remove.
- Mix caramel with heavy cream, spread over warm crust, and bake for 5 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with butter and vanilla; pour over caramel and swirl with a toothpick.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Chill before slicing for clean cuts.