Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty with these Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Ideal for any occasion, from cozy nights to festive gatherings, these bars are a crowd-pleaser that everyone will adore. Each bite offers a delightful gooey texture, thanks to the rich chocolate and luscious salted caramel layering. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels, making it a go-to dessert for potlucks or family get-togethers. Make them ahead of time and store them for later enjoyment—these bars are irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 10 ounces soft caramels
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil, greasing it generously.
- In a bowl, beat together the butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking soda; mix until smooth. Gradually combine the flour, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Press three-quarters of the dough into the prepared pan.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt caramels with sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Pour three-quarters of the caramel mixture over the dough and drop remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set; sprinkle with sea salt while cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg