Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Crust
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
Step 3: Make the Filling
In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and caramel sauce. Heat over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Assemble the Bars
Pour the caramel filling evenly over the baked crust, spreading it out gently with a spatula.
Step 5: Add the Topping
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer. As the chocolate melts from the heat of the filling, use a spatula to spread it into a smooth layer. If using nuts, sprinkle them on top for added crunch.
Step 6: Cool and Set
Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
Step 7: Slice and Serve
Once fully set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Conclusion
These Million Dollar Bars are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. They’re simple to make yet taste like a million bucks! Perfect for sharing—if you can bring yourself to part with them.
