Chewy, Messy, Sticky Bars

Recipe: Tasty Kitchen

The name says it all. They're definitely messy, and sticky. The crust doesn't stay together very well, but overall a good recipe. Pretty simple.

Base:
2 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter

Filling:
1 stick butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cans (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

Topping:
4 ounces, semi-sweet or dark baking chocolate
4 ounces, white chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine base ingredients, kneading until a dough forms. Cover and chill in fridge for 30 mins. Once dough is chilled, press into a greased 9 X 13 dish and poke with a fork. Bake for 20 mins. until golden brown and firm. Set aside to cool.

Make caramel by melting all filling ingredients together, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat until simmering for about 5 mins. or until it is thick. Pour caramel over base, then chill in fridge until cold.

Once cold, melt chocolate (brown and white separately) and spread into 4 alternating strips over caramel mixture. Using a toothpick, make swirls through the chocolate. Top with nuts or toffee if desired. Let cool until it hardens. Cut into slices.