Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Indulge in these delightful salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars that perfectly balance sweet and salty flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for better incorporation.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips High-quality chocolate recommended.
For the caramel layer
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling To enhance saltiness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Assembly
- Spread half of the cookie dough in the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top to create an even layer.
- Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the first layer of cookie dough, spreading evenly but leaving some gaps.
- Add the remaining cookie dough by spoonfuls over the caramel layer, gently spreading it to cover most of the caramel.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and let cool completely on a wire rack.
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing to keep the bars chewy. Experiment with different chocolate types and add nuts for variations.