Chocolate Truffle-Topped Caramel Bars

Satisfy a whole lot of sweet tooths with a big pan of impressive bars. They will disappear from the dessert table fast.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

3:55

Hrs:Mins

Makes

bars

Chocolate Truffle Topping

1/3

cup whipping cream

tablespoons butter or margarine

tablespoon light corn syrup

bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups)

Crust

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup cold butter or margarine

cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

cup chopped pecans

Caramel Layer

cup butter or margarine

cup packed brown sugar

1/4

cup light corn syrup

1/4

teaspoon salt

can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Heat oven to 350°F.
In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, 3 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon corn syrup to a full boil over medium heat; turn off heat. Add dark chocolate chips; let stand 5 minutes without stirring. After 5 minutes, stir slowly with wire whisk until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth and glossy; set aside.
In large bowl, stir together flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and pecans. Press mixture into ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, the salt and condensed milk to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over crust; spread evenly. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
Pour chocolate truffle topping over caramel layer; spread evenly. Cool 1 hour at room temperature; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. For bars, cut into 15 rows by 5 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bars.

Makes 75 bars

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Cold butter is needed to create a "just right" texture for the crust.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Bar)

Calories 120

(Calories from Fat 70),

Total Fat 7g

(Saturated Fat 4g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 15mg;
Sodium 50mg;
Total Carbohydrate 13g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 10g),

Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

0 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Chocolate Truffle-Topped Caramel Bars

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens