Caramel Magic Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, stir together flour and brown sugar. Use a pastry blender to cut butter into mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Press crumb mixture onto the bottom of an un-greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven.
4. 4
   Sprinkle pecans and coconut over hot crust.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Pour over pecans and coconut, spreading evenly.
6. 6
   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until milk mixture is just set. Remove from oven. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel bits and milk. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each time, until mixture is melted and smooth.
8. 8
   Pour melted caramel over bars. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
9. 9
   This recipe inspired by Eagle Brand Magic Cookie Bars.