Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a decadent treat, combining chewy cookie dough with gooey salted caramel and rich chocolate chips. Perfect for a crowd or a special occasion, they’re easy to make and even easier to devour!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup salted caramel bits or chopped caramels
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and salted caramel bits.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if desired, before serving.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, use brown butter in the cookie base! Simply melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Let it cool slightly before using.