Caramel Cookie Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of these Caramel Cookie Bars. With a buttery cookie base, luscious caramel filling, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips, these bars are a decadent treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter and brown sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Assemble: Spread most of the dough in the pan, top with caramel, pecans, and remaining dough.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
- Consider using homemade caramel for a richer flavor.
- Variations: Try white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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