Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
A delightful treat that blends rich chocolate chip cookies with indulgent salted caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
For assembly
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Assembly
- Spread half of the cookie dough evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the cookie dough.
- Dollop the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer.
- Drizzle the rest of the salted caramel sauce on top and swirl with a knife or toothpick.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top.
Baking
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter and chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Experiment with different types of chocolate for various flavor profiles.