Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
If you’re in search of a delightful treat that will brighten your day, look no further than these Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. With a buttery cookie base topped with gooey caramel and a generous amount of chocolate chips, these bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or cozy evenings at home, they are incredibly easy to make and are sure to impress everyone who tries them. The best part? You can customize them with your favorite nuts or chocolate varieties for a personal touch. Bake a batch today and create sweet memories that will last!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Melt caramels with heavy cream until smooth; pour over the dough base.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the caramel layer.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg