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Caramel Apple Wrap Caramel Bars

Modified: Oct 4, 2023 · Published: Jan 12, 2013 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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After making a batch of Easy Chocolate Caramel Bars, I wanted to try a second version. At the time I was interested in making them like the Sheila's Dream Bars they sell (or used to sell?) at Potbelly Sandwich Shop, and someone told me that they used caramel apple fudge in the center. I'm not ever sure what that is, but it gave me the idea to use caramel apple wraps. Remember the old caramel apple wraps from the '70s called "Wrapples". I hadn't seen them in a couple of decades, then the other day noticed that Concord Foods had a similar caramel apple wrap.

Caramel Apple Wrap Circles
Caramel Apple Wraps used as a filling in Caramel Bars

Caramel Apple Wrap Bars

So yes, I could have just used caramels or Kraft caramel bits, but I liked the idea of effortlessly laying the caramel over the base without having to unwrap or melt it.

Caramel Apple Wrap Oat Bars
A quick caramel filling.

And here are the results! The caramel filling doesn't have any butter or cream added to it, therefore it is stiffer than usual, but still tasty.

Caramel Apple Wrap Filled Caramel Bars
Caramel Apple Wraps used to make Caramel Bars

They worked well in these bars, but I feel like there are probably a lot of other ways to use them as well.

Caramel Filling If You Can't Find Wraps

I haven't tested these with melted Kraft caramel or bits, but I'm sure they'd work if you can't find the apple wrap circles. To use the bits, combine about ⅔ cup of caramel bits with 5 teaspoons of milk in a microwave safe measuring cup (2 cup volume). Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and repeat, but stir every 30 seconds until caramel is creamy. Spread over the oat layer. Top with oat crumble and bake.

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Recipe

Caramel Circle

Caramel Apple Wrap Chocolate Caramel Filled Bars

Anna
Buttery shortbread bars with a layer of caramel in the center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 22 minutes mins
Total Time 32 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Ingredients
 

  • 1 stick unsalted butter (114 grams)
  • 1 cup plus 3 ½ teaspoons flour (154 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Just shy of ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 caramel apple wrap circles
  • 2 tablespoons approximately miniature chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square metal pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray or just line it with nonstick foil.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe dish, then remove from heat and let cool.
  • Stir the flour, baking soda, salt and sugar together in the mixing bowl.
  • Whisk together the egg yolk, vanilla and melted butter, then pour into dry mixture and stir until crumbly. Put 1 cup of the mixture in the refrigerator (chilling it a bit helps make it easier to crumble). Press remaining into the pan.
  • Unwrap the caramel circles and lay them over the dough.
  • Crumble the reserved dough over the caramel and sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on the top.
  • Bake on center rack for 20 to 23 minutes. Let cool completely at room temperature. For a cleaner cut, chill for about an hour or until firm and cold.
  • Lift from pan and cut into squares or bars
Keyword Caramel Bars, Wrapples
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  1. vanillasugarblog says

    January 23, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    i never ever thought to use those caramel circles for easy baking!
    love this.
    thanks anna!

  2. Cookie Sleuth says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Very interesting idea on the caramel circles! This will save a lot of time. I'll have to look for them in my grocery store...

  3. Anna says

    January 13, 2013 at 11:39 am

    Hi Beth,
    I'm glad to hear you were able to find the caramel circles, too. Not sure how widespread the distribution is or where.

  4. Beth says

    January 13, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Great idea. They look great.
    I love the Carmel circles. I've used them in the middle of brownies to make easy caramel brownies.

  5. Chewthefat says

    January 13, 2013 at 2:52 am

    Great 'process shot!' I actually don't like caramel apples, but like you I love the convenience of using the supplies in baking.

  6. Chewthefat says

    January 12, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I don't like caramel apples but I do enjoy all of the applications for caramel apple supplies! Great 'process' shot.

  7. Sue says

    January 12, 2013 at 9:55 am

    You're a genius! The idea of using those caramel apple wraps as a filling is brilliant even if they didn't yield the perfect texture. The previous recipe with the oats sounds so good to me right now!!

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