Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars
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1
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cup
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flour, all-purpose, 1 cup + 2 T
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1/2
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cup
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packed brown sugar
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1/4
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tsp
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baking soda
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1/4
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tsp
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salt
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1/2
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cup
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cold butter
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32
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caramels (individually wrapped Milk Maid caramels)
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2
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Tbs
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2% milk
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1/2
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cup
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semisweet chocolate chips
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1
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In a small bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking soda & salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup for topping.
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2
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Press remaining crumb mixture into an 8x8x2" baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake @ 350° for 10-14 minutes or until set.
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3
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In a saucepan or microwave safe bowl, melt caramels with the milk. Stir in the remaining 2T flour until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and chocolate chips. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Yield 16 bars.
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Author Notes
This recipe does not use eggs. Note from person submitting recipe: "I like to bring these rich goodies to parties or my husband's workplace." says Julie Tambrini of Lansing, IL. "The combination of goey chocolate, caramel and a crumbly topping makes them irresistible.
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