Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. These rich and gooey bars are a delightful treat for any occasion, combining the flavors of caramel, chocolate chips, and chunks in a soft and chewy cookie base.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
For the Caramel Layer:
- 11 oz soft caramels or caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add Chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
- Prepare Base: Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Prepare Caramel Layer: Melt caramels with heavy cream until smooth and pour over the dough.
- Top with Remaining Dough: Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the caramel and gently spread.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, cookie bars, caramel bars, chocolate chip bars, dessert
