Confetti Caramel Bars Recipes

CARAMEL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the caramels and heavy cream, stirring occasionally until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Press Half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Reserve the rest.
• Bake the crust for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the caramel mixture over the top and then crumble the remaining crust mixture over everything.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the top is lightly toasted. Cut into squares while it is still warm.

CONFETTI CARAMEL BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, 1 cup butter, the vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until light brown. Cool 20 minutes.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup and 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Stir in chips until melted.
• Immediately spread butterscotch mixture over baked layer. Sprinkle with candies and nuts; gently press into butterscotch mixture. Cool at least 2 hours until butterscotch mixture is firm (do not refrigerate). For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

CONFETTI GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• For the base: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss the oats with the butter on a rimmed baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake until toasted, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the almonds and cashews.
• For the bars: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang. Coat the foil with cooking spray.
• Combine the sugar, butter, honey, salt and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; the mixture will bubble and foam. Boil for 30 seconds, then pour over the oat mixture and stir. Let cool slightly, then stir in the 1/2 cup sprinkles and crushed animal crackers. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly with a rubber spatula to spread in an even layer.
• Let the bars stand at room temperature until completely cool and firm enough to slice, 1 to 3 hours. Lift out of the pan using the foil overhang and cut into 20 bars.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside. Put the frosting in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 5- to 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until fluid but not too loose. Stir in the coconut oil. Dip the bottoms of the granola bars in the frosting, let the excess drip off and put on the prepared baking sheet to dry until the frosting is set, 3 hours or up to overnight.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

CONFETTI BARS

Steps:

• 1. In large microwave safe mixing bowl, combine honey and sugar. Cook on HIGH 2 minutes. With hot pads, carefully remove from microwave and stir with rubber spatula. Return to microwave and cook on HIGH 2 minutes longer. Using hot pads, remove from microwave. (Caution: mixture will be VERY hot.)2. With rubber spatula, stir in peanut butter, raisins and dried fruit into hot mixture. Add cereal and mix until cereal is coated. Press mixture evenly in 13 x 9 x 1 3/4-inch glass dish coated with cooking spray. Cool completely. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2-inch bars. Store in airtight glass storage dish.

CONFETTI BARS

Steps:

• 1. In large microwave safe mixing bowl, combine honey and sugar. Cook on HIGH 2 minutes. With hot pads, carefully remove from microwave and stir with rubber spatula. Return to microwave and cook on HIGH 2 minutes longer. Using hot pads, remove from microwave. (Caution: mixture will be VERY hot.)2. With rubber spatula, stir in peanut butter, raisins and dried fruit into hot mixture. Add cereal and mix until cereal is coated. Press mixture evenly in 13 x 9 x 1 3/4-inch glass dish coated with cooking spray. Cool completely. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2-inch bars. Store in airtight glass storage dish.

FAMOUS CARAMEL COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Place shortbread cookies on a baking sheet or tray. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramels in water, stirring frequently. Spoon a thin line of caramel over each cookie. Place cookies in refrigerator until caramel is set.
• Line baking sheets or trays with waxed paper. In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate. Dip cookies in chocolate one at a time, tapping against the side of the bowl to remove excess. Place on prepared sheets and let rest at room temperature several hours, until set.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in dry cake mix and remaining milk., Spread half of the dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes; sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Gently spread caramel mixture over chips. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over caramel layer. Return to the oven for 15 minutes.