Description
These caramel chocolate chip cookie bars are rich, gooey, and indulgent, featuring a buttery cookie base layered with smooth caramel and loaded with chocolate chips and chunks.
Ingredients
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan.
- Melt caramels with heavy cream in the microwave until smooth and pour over the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the caramel and gently spread.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is golden and set.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use soft caramels and mix with cream for a gooey texture.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a salted caramel variation.
- Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Microwave briefly before serving for a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
