SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS that Wow!
Chewy, gooey, melty and wildly addictive Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/4 cups thick caramel sauce (or soft caramel candies melted with 2 tbsp cream)
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press half the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread caramel sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the caramel and gently spread to cover. It’s okay if some caramel peeks through.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, until golden and set. Cool completely before slicing. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt just before serving.
Notes
- Chill before slicing for neater bars
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g