Description
Indulge in these decadent Caramel Cookie Bars that perfectly blend the rich flavors of caramel, chocolate, and pecans in every bite. These easy-to-make bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dough: Cream butter and brown sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately and mix into wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Layer and bake: Spread two-thirds of the dough in the pan, top with caramel sauce and pecans, then drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Enhance with homemade caramel sauce for extra richness.
- Try white chocolate or butterscotch chips as delicious alternatives.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
