Spiced Caramel Blondies

"There are very few things in this world I don't think can be made better by adding caramel (and rum for that matter) but to me spiced rum is caramels ideal partner. There's something about those spicy, sugary, boozy flavors that just works. And yes, I may have made twice as much spiked caramel as this recipe calls for to pour over ice cream, and dip apples in, and eat with a spoon"