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Caramel Corn Bars

Caramel Corn Bars: Chewy Delights for Sweet Cravings

Delicious Caramel Corn Bars combining a chewy cookie base, fluffy marshmallow topping, crunchy caramel corn, and chocolate drizzle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 pack Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookies Feel free to swap with homemade dough.
For the Marshmallow Topping
  • 2 cups Miniature Marshmallows Regular marshmallows can be used.
For the Crunchy Layer
  • 8 cups Butter-Flavor Microwave Popcorn Substitute with any popcorn flavor you love.
For the Caramel Mixture
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used.
  • 1 cup Butter (or Margarine) Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Chips Replace with chocolate chips if preferred.
For the Drizzle
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Feel free to use dark or milk chocolate.

Equipment

  • 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Cookie Base
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan. Press refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the pan. Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Melt Caramel Mixture
  1. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of light corn syrup and 1 cup of butter. Melt over medium heat, then stir in 1 cup of peanut butter chips until smooth. Cook for 3-5 minutes until creamy.
Step 3: Add Marshmallows
  1. Once the cookie base is slightly cooled, sprinkle 2 cups of miniature marshmallows over the top. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until marshmallows have puffed up.
Step 4: Combine Popcorn
  1. Prepare 8 cups of popcorn according to package. Toss the popped popcorn with the melted caramel mixture until coated.
Step 5: Press Popcorn Mixture
  1. Pour the coated popcorn over the marshmallow layer in the pan. Use a greased spatula to press it down evenly.
Step 6: Drizzle with Chocolate
  1. Melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave. Drizzle over the popcorn layer for decoration.
Step 7: Cool and Cut
  1. Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for quicker setting. Once firm, lift bars from the pan and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.

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