Salted Caramel Magic Chunks
1 11-ounce package caramel bits
1 pound milk or dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
1 22-ounce package Nutty Steph's Vermont Granola, or your favorite brand
1 teaspoon (separated) Fleur de Sel or kosher salt
1 to 2 teaspoons water
Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment or wax paper
Set aside ½ cup caramel bits.
Melt chocolate in double boiler or microwave, being careful not to burn.
Add caramel bits, granola and ½ teaspoon Fleur de Sel, stirring until evenly coated with chocolate.
Press granola mixture evenly into prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Place pan in freezer approximately 30 minutes, or until thoroughly set.
Combine the ½ cup of caramel bits and 1 to 2 teaspoons water; melt, stirring frequently, until smooth. Allow to cool slightly before placing melted caramel into a zip top bag. Cut a small hole in one corner of the bag and drizzle caramel over chilled mixture. Place in freezer an additional 30 minutes.
Remove from pan and cut into 2-inch pieces.
Makes 48 chunks
- Penny Kazmier