CHOCOLATE CHIP CARAMEL BARS

 This yummy recipe is from Challenge Butter thus their brand listed in the ingredients.

• 1 1/2 CUPS Unsalted Challenge butter
• 1 1/2 CUPS Granulated sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 Tbsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp Cream of tartar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 4 CUPS + 1/4 CUP All purpose flour, divided
• 2 CUPS Chocolate chips
• 1 (11-12 ounce) Jar caramel or salted caramel ice cream topping
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with foil allowing overhang on each eand and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cream butter and sugar with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or you may use a hand mixer). Once the mixture is creamed and fluffy, mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth, then mix in the baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Slowly mix in 4 cups flour until the mixture is just combined, then stir in the chocolate chips.
• Press about 2/3 of this mixture in the bottom and about 1/2” up the sides of the prepared pan.
• Stir the caramel sauce and remaining 1/4 cup flour in a small bowl.
• Pour over the top of the dough. Drop spoonsful of the remaining dough evenly over the top of the caramel.
• Bake for 25-33 minutes, or until the top looks done and is golden around the edges. It will still be someone jiggly in the center.
• Cool completely before cutting.
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