**These Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars are a perfect balance of buttery crust, gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re craving something sweet or need a treat to share, these bars are an easy, irresistible choice!**
**Ingredients:**
* ½ cup Brown Sugar
* 1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
* 1 cup Caramel Sauce
* 1 cup Chocolate Chunks
* ½ cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
* ½ cup Chocolate Chips
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat oven:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. **Make the crust:**
In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined and resembling coarse crumbs.
3. **Press the crust:**
Press the flour mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a firm crust.
4. **Bake the crust:**
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden brown around the edges.
5. **Add caramel:**
Remove the dish from the oven and immediately pour the caramel sauce evenly over the hot baked crust.
6. **Sprinkle with chocolate and nuts:**
Sprinkle the chocolate chunks evenly over the caramel layer. If you’re using them, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the chocolate.
7. **Bake again:**
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly around the edges and the chocolate chunks are melted.
8. **Melt chocolate chips:**
Remove the bars from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top. Let them sit for a minute or two to soften and melt slightly.
9. **Spread melted chocolate (optional):**
If you prefer, use a spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate chips into an even layer over the top.
10. **Cool completely:**
Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. This will let the caramel and chocolate set so they’re easy to cut without making a mess.
11. **Cut and serve:**
Once fully cooled and set, cut the bars into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy these crunchy, chewy, chocolatey treats!
**Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings! What’s your favorite kind of dessert to indulge in?*
