Chocolate Caramel Candy Bars

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, and divided
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°f lightly spray an 8x8" pan with cooking spray. line pan with parchment, leaving a 3" overhang on two sides.
• 2 cream 6 tbsp of butter with the sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• 3 reduce mixer speed and gradually add flour until fully incorporated. press dough into prepared pan. bake until set and golden brown at the edges, 16-18 minutes.
• 4 in a medium saucepan, combine the condensed milk, corn syrup, molasses, and 5 tbsp butter. stirring occasionally, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. gently simmer, stirring until slightly thickened and pale golden brown, 5-7 minutes. remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and salt. immediately spread the mixture over the crust. refrigerate until set, 30-45 minutes.
• 5 place the chocolate and remaining tbsp of butter in a microwave save bowl; cook on high until beginning to melt, 30 seconds. stir until smooth. spread over caramel and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
• 6 cut into 1" squares.