Caramel Cookie Bars
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Caramel Cookie Bars
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These Caramel Cookie Bars feature a rich, buttery cookie crust, filled with a layer of smooth, gooey caramel. Top them off with a sprinkle of a sea salt and these bars are the perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (4 sticks) butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups caramel bits or unwrapped square caramels
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon course sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Add butter, powdered sugar and sugar to a large bowl and mix until creamy. Add vanilla and almond extracts and mix until smooth. Add flour and mix until dough begins to form.
- Press half of dough into bottom of greased pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Chill remaining dough while crust is baking.
- In microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and heavy cream. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and return to microwave for 20 seconds at a time, stirring after each, until caramel is smooth.
- Pour caramel over baked crust. Drop tablespoons of chilled dough on top of caramel layer until all us used. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Bake an additional 30-35 minutes until crust is begins to brown lightly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store in airtight container at room temperature up to five days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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