Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup sugar6 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups all-purpose flour1 package (14 ounces) caramels1/3 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°. Beat butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Gradually beat in flour, mixing well. Press 3 cups of dough onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until set, 20-22 minutes.

Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream over low heat until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with salt, then chocolate chips. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over top. Bake until light golden brown, 30-35 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack.