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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These cookie bars are the ultimate for chocolate, caramel and sweet & salty lovers!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 cookie bars
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 10 ounces caramel candy squares unwrapped
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • fleur de sel or other sea salt, for sprinkling over caramel and bars

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square pan and line with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, mix together the melted butter and sugars on medium speed until combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix on low, just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  4. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and heavy cream. Microwave on high until the caramels are melted, stirring every 20 seconds. This will take about 2 minutes.
  5. Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Pour the hot caramel over the dough cookie dough and spread into an even layer, leaving about ½ inch around the border. Sprinkle the caramel with sea salt. Drop the remaining cookie dough in spoonfuls over the caramel and gently spread the dough with a spatula until the caramel is covered. Sprinkle the bars with additional sea salt.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the bars are light golden brown and the edges start to pull away from the pan. Place the pan on a wire rack and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the caramel layer to set. Cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 163mg (7%) Potassium 207mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16cookie bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 163mg 7%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.