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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chewy cookie bars swirled with gooey salted caramel and melty chocolate chips. Thick, rich, and ridiculously hard to resist.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.95 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.45 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.75 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3.5 oz eggs, lightly beaten about 2 large eggs
  • 2.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.9 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips reserve a small handful for topping
  • 11.5 oz soft caramel candies, unwrapped
  • 0.35 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt plus a pinch for finishing

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment and lightly grease.
  • Combine caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth, then add a pinch of flaky salt. Keep warm.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and fine salt in a bowl.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
  • Beat in the eggs, then mix in vanilla.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Fold in most chocolate chips; reserve a small handful for topping.
  • Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the pan.
  • Pour the warm caramel over the base, leaving a thin border.
  • Crumble remaining dough over caramel. Sprinkle reserved chips and a little flaky salt.
  • Bake 26–32 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set.
  • Cool completely in the pan. Chill 20 minutes for cleaner cuts. Lift and slice.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the chips for dark chocolate chunks or add 1/2 cup toasted pecans. Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of extra caramel. Storage: Keep airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.