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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars That Wow Every Bite

Delightful Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with chewy texture, rich chocolate, and gooey salted caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bars rise.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Pack into measuring cup.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Reduce if less sweetness is desired.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature helps with mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
For the Chocolate Mix
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Rich chocolate flavor.
For the Caramel Drizzle
  • 15 ounces salted caramel sauce Homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
  7. Spread dough evenly in prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Prepare caramel sauce by heating caramel candies and heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Drizzle prepared caramel over baked bars and let cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing to maintain chewy texture.

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