Salted Caramel Cookie Bars
Salted Caramel Cookie Bars are layered dessert bars with a chocolate chip cookie base topped with caramel and melted chocolate, then sprinkled with a hint of salt. It's an indulgent treat that is a perfect balance between sweet and salty!
Servings: 15 bars
Calories: 512kcal
Ingredients
Cookie
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups (273 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Caramel
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) heavy cream
- 2 packages (11 ounces each) caramel bits or wrapped caramels, be sure to unwrap if using the wrapped caramels
Topping
- 2 cups (364 g) milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 11x15-inch pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan, creating a smooth layer. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Once the cookie is baked, while it is still warm, gently press down on the cookie using the back of a spoon. Ensure that you leave the edges or sides of the cookie slightly higher.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy cream and caramel bits. Stir until the caramels are melted. Pour the caramel over the baked cookie crust, spreading it evenly. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes, or until the caramel is set.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk chocolate chips for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until they are melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the top of the bars, then carefully use an offset spatula to spread it evenly. Sprinkle the top with salt.
- Let the bars cool for 1 hour before cutting and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 512kcal