Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 1/4 cups regular flour.
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1 teaspoon soda for baking.
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1 teaspoon table salt.
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1 cup softened butter.
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3/4 cup white sugar.
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3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed.
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1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring.
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2 fresh eggs.
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2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet).
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5 ounces milk (evaporated).
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14 ounces soft caramel candies.
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Combine dry stuff first. Whip butter with both sugars and vanilla till fluffy. Toss in eggs, then add flour mix and stir in chocolate chips.
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Push half the cookie mixture into your pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
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In a double boiler, slowly melt the caramels with evaporated milk, then mix in peanut butter. Pour this gooey mix over the baked layer.
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Plop remaining dough in small chunks on top of the caramel layer. Bake another 15-20 minutes until it looks golden brown.
# Notes:
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Always melt caramel using a double boiler setup.
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You can make this treat a day before serving.
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Let it cool all the way before you slice it up.