Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Delightfully gooey and chewy cookie bars packed with warm chocolate and rich caramel flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Can use salted butter; omit added salt.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed Provides moisture and flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Omit if using salted butter.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Choose high-quality chocolate.
For the Caramel Layer
- 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought sauce is recommended.
- to taste sea salt for sprinkling Sprinkle on top before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl; gradually blend into the butter mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
Assembly
- Spread half of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce, then top with the remaining dough.
- Sprinkle with sea salt.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream, coffee, or fresh fruits. Tips to avoid mistakes: Don't overmix, use good quality chocolate, and check for doneness.