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Irresistible Salted Caramel Cookie Bars

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These salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars combine gooey caramel, melty chocolate chips, and a buttery cookie base for the ultimate indulgent dessert, perfect for parties or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (350g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
  4. Stir in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to create the base layer.
  6. Pour 1 cup caramel sauce over the base layer, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the caramel.
  7. Spoon the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer in small dollops, then gently spread it out to cover the caramel completely.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
  9. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before using the parchment paper overhang to lift them out.
  10. Cut into squares or rectangles and sprinkle with a touch more flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

[“Don’t overmix the dough to avoid dense cookie bars.”, ‘Use high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor.’, ‘Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal.’, ‘Chill the bars in the fridge for 20 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.’, ‘Cover the edges with foil halfway through baking if they brown faster than the center.’]

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Keywords: Salted caramel, cookie bars, chocolate chip, dessert, party recipe, easy baking, sweet treat

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