Caramel Crunch Bars

Submitted by _Pixie_

"made with granola, caramels, chocolate and marshmallows... Time for cooling included in prep time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 25 bars
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups granola cereal
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

directions

1. Line 8" square baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
2. Melt the caramels with the milk in a pot over low heat, stirring constantly until they are completely melted (about 8 minutes).
3. At the same time, in another pot over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the marshmallows until melted.
4. Mix the granola and marshmallow mixture until coated.
5. Coat hands with cooking spray then put half the granola mixture in the pan.
6. Press it firmly and evenly over the bottom of the pan.
7. Spread the caramel mixture evenly over the granola and sprinkle with 1/2 c chocolate chips.
8. Press remaining granola mixture over filling.
9. Sprinkle with 1/4 c chocolate chips.
10. Melt 1/4 c chocolate chips and drizzle over the top in an attractive pattern.
11. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
12. Cut into bars.