Gingerbread-Caramel Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
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   Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Beat cake mix, ginger, butter and egg with mixer until blended.
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   (Dough will be stiff.)
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   Press 2/3 of the dough onto bottom of prepared pan.
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   Bake 10 to 12 min.
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   or until lightly browned.
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   Meanwhile, microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 3 to 3-1/2 min.
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   or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after each minute.
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    Drizzle caramel sauce over baked layer in pan.
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    Reserve 2 Tbsp.
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    chopped chocolate; sprinkle remaining over caramel sauce.
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    Crumble remaining gingerbread dough over dessert.
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    Bake 25 to 30 min.
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    or until centre is almost set.
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    Cool completely.
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    Microwave reserved chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over dessert.
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    Let stand until chocolate is firm.
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    Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.