Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 273kcal
Filled with a layer of homemade salted caramel sauce, this chocolate chip cookie bars are not overly sweet, yet decadent and rich nonetheless!!
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Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (230g) unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (6oz) semi-sweet chocolate chunks Note 1
- 1 cup homemade salted caramel sauce Note 2
- ½ teaspoon flakey kosher or sea salt
Equipment
- 9x13 baking pan
- electric hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment
- Spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl with the paddle attachment, whip the butter, both sugars and vanilla extract until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula, then add the eggs and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chunks.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared baking pan. Spread the caramel sauce on top, then drop the remaining cookie dough over the caramel filling. It’s easier to drop small pieces of dough. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Sprinkle the sea salt on top and transfer the cookie bar with parchment paper onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Cool it completely before cutting and serving.
Notes
Note 1: Chocolate chips work great too! You can use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
Note 2: I highly recommend making your own caramel sauce! If you don't have the time, store-bought caramel will work in a pinch.
Storing Tips:
- Once the salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars are cool, store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Cookie bars are freezer-friendly! Once the bars are cut and cool, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months.
- Thaw on the counter or heat in the microwave until just thawed. Don't overheat them or the caramel will melt all over the microwave.
- Once the salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars are cool, store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Cookie bars are freezer-friendly! Once the bars are cut and cool, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months.
- Thaw on the counter or heat in the microwave until just thawed. Don't overheat them or the caramel will melt all over the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 11g
Sugar: 33g
Sodium: 328mg