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Salted Caramel Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Salted Caramel Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
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These Salted Caramel Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars are a decadent treat combining soft, buttery sugar cookie dough with rich chocolate chips, drizzles of luscious caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Ideal for dessert lovers seeking an irresistible, easy-to-make bar cookie.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the raising agents and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookie bars.
  6. Press dough into pan: Evenly press the cookie dough into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out to the edges to create an even layer.
  7. Add chocolate chips: Scatter the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the dough surface, pressing them slightly into the dough to help them adhere during baking.
  8. Drizzle caramel: Pour and spread the caramel sauce evenly over the chocolate chip layer, creating a luscious, sticky topping.
  9. Sprinkle sea salt: Lightly sprinkle the sea salt flakes over the caramel to bring a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the bars.
  10. Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges of the bars turn golden brown and the center is just set but still soft.
  11. Cool and slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to firm up the caramel and dough before slicing into squares for serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming and fluffy cookie bars.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour to keep the bars tender.
  • For a stronger caramel flavor, warm the caramel sauce slightly before drizzling for better spreadability.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Sea salt flakes can be adjusted based on preference; less salt will make the bars sweeter, more salt will enhance the contrast.

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Keywords: salted caramel, chocolate, sugar cookie bars, dessert bars, caramel sauce, chocolate chip cookies

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