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Salted Chocolate and Caramel Bars

This gorgeous recipe will wow friends and family with its indulgent caramel and salted chocolate twist.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Baking
Keyword bars, caramel, chocolate
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 461
Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

For the base:

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to be melted
  • 1 cups all-purpose/plain flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • ¾ cup light-brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the caramel:

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup see post for link to buy
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the topping:

  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chopped
  • shaved sea salt to taste
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Instructions

For the base:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F/ 170C degrees.
  • Grease a 9x9 silicone pan
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips on medium power in 30-second intervals until just melted.
  • Sift the flour, Cocoa Powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  • Mix in the egg, then add the vanilla. Add melted chocolate and mix until combined.
  • Mix in the flour mixture by hand until combined (this avoids a cake-like consistency).
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread the dough into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, give the pan a little shake. If it jiggles in the middle, put the pan back in and try again every 5 minutes until there is no longer any jiggle.
  • Set aside to cool.

For the caramel:

  • Combine the sugar and syrup in a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until it becomes a light caramel color.
  • Add the butter, salt & cream stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla.
  • Set aside to cool slightly, then pour over the cooled base.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Melt the chocolate melt chocolate in a microwaveable bowl for 30 seconds at a time (stirring in between) until the chocolate is smooth and fluid.
  • Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel and set aside until the chocolate has cooled almost completely. Sprinkle with the salt and leave to set completely before cutting.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

 (for more information on how to properly melt chocolate, see my guide on How to Melt Chocolate).

Nutrition

Calories: 461 | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4.3mg