Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie Bars Recipe
These Salted Caramel Cookie Bars combine rich, buttery cookie dough with luscious salted caramel and chocolate chips for the ultimate sweet craving. Perfectly soft with golden edges, they are an irresistible treat for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 41 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (Adds richness and moisture; feel free to swap with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (Imparts sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor; for a deeper taste, use dark brown sugar.)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (Sweetens and helps create the perfect texture for the bars.)
- 1 large egg (Binds everything together; you can replace it with a flax egg for a vegan alternative.)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (Enhances all the flavors; opt for pure vanilla for the best results.)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (Helps the bars rise; you can use baking soda instead if necessary.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Amplifies flavors; adjust to your taste, especially if you’re using salted butter.)
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips (Infuses the bars with chocolatey goodness; dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips work best.)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add 1 egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
- Assemble Bars: Pour half of the cookie batter into the lined baking pan, spread evenly, then drizzle 1/2 cup of salted caramel sauce over it. Dollop the remaining cookie batter on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 14–16 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the center remains slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting them out and slicing into squares to serve.
Notes
- Feel free to swap unsalted butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor.
- Replace the egg with a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
- You can use baking soda instead of baking powder if necessary.
- Adjust salt according to whether you use salted butter or unsalted butter.
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