Caramel Peanut Butter Blondies - Karo

Ingredients

• 1 package (9 ounces) Werther's Original Baking Caramels divided
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup Karo ® Dark Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package (12 ounces or 2 cups ) semi-sweet chocolate chips divided