Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of these Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars! With a rich, gooey texture and a buttery cookie base, these bars are layered with smooth caramel and packed with chocolate chips. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, they are sure to become your go-to dessert. Easy to make and even easier to share, these bars will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 11 oz soft caramels or caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan evenly.
- Melt caramels with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth and pour over the dough layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the caramel layer and spread gently without disturbing it too much.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg