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The Best Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Two decadent salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars drizzled with caramel and sea salt.
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Make these soft, chewy cookie bars layered with rich salted caramel and melted chocolate chips. This easy, one-pan recipe creates a decadent dessert perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped and halved
  • ½ cup coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
  7. Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  8. Scatter the halved caramel candies evenly over the dough layer.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
  10. Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel and chocolate chips, gently spreading to cover as much as possible without mixing layers completely.
  11. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is mostly set.
  12. Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the coarse sea salt evenly over the top of the hot bars.
  13. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  14. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, use browned butter instead of melted butter in the dough base.
  • If you prefer a gooier caramel layer, slightly underbake the bars by 2-3 minutes.
  • These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.

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