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Coconut-Caramel Candy Bars

Source of Recipe

King Arthur Flour


Recipe Introduction

Coconut-Caramel Candy Bars

Recipe Link: www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/getrecipe.php/id/1136397048742

List of Ingredients

Crust
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups toasted shredded sweetened coconut

Toppings
3/4 cup chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, or chocolate chips
1 cup (10 ounces) caramel, from a block, or unwrapped candies
1/2 cup toasted shredded sweetened coconut



Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" or 11" x 11" pan.

To make the crust: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg. Mix in the flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 1/2 cups of the coconut. Spread the mixture in the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the bars from the oven, and sprinkle with the chocolate. Allow the chocolate to soften for about 5 minutes, then spread it evenly atop the bars.

Melt the caramel over low heat, or in the microwave, until it's pourable. Drizzle it over the bars, and sprinkle the reserved coconut over the top. Loosen the edges of the crust with a knife, then set aside to cool completely before cutting and serving.