Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your bars bake evenly.
Step 2: Prepare the Baking Pan - Line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to make it easier to lift the bars out later.
Step 3: Make the Crust - In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, all-purpose flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly, then press into the pan. Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
Step 4: Add the Toppings - Sprinkle the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and caramel bits evenly over the crust.
Step 5: Pour the Sweetened Condensed Milk - Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings.
Step 6: Bake Again - Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Step 7: Cool and Cut - Let the bars cool completely before lifting them out using the parchment paper and cutting into squares.
