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Dulce de Leche Caramel Bars

Soft, chewy bars loaded with dulce de leche and Rolo caramel candies for the ULTIMATE in caramel flavor!! EASY to make and a guaranteed FAVORITE! Perfect for your next fiesta!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 30 Rolo candies unwrapped and halved
  • half of one 13.4-ounce can dulce de leche

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or large mixing bowl and hand mixer, add the butter and beat on high power to cream it, about 90 seconds.
  3. Add the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and beat until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and mix until just combined, don’t overmix.
  5. Add the Rolos and beat momentarily to incorporate.
  6. Turn the batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula. It is a very thick batter and can be resistant to spreading easily, but take your time and smooth it out the best you can.
  7. Evenly dollop half of the jar of dulce de leche in ping pong ball-sized 'blobs' using a spoon over the surface of the pan. Using the back of a spoon, swirl the dulce de leche over the top. I just did a back-and-forth pattern that wasn't fancy and took about 10 seconds.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter. Bars firm up as they cool. Cool for about 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Bars will keep airtight at room temp for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 135mg (6%) Sugar 32g (64%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 135mg 6%
Sugar 32g 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.