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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  • Author: Lusine Svetlana

Description

If you love the irresistible combination of gooey caramel and rich chocolate, these Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are about to become your new favorite dessert. They bring together a soft, buttery cookie base layered with a smooth homemade caramel filling and topped with melty chocolate chips. The final touch of flaky sea salt perfectly balances the sweetness, creating a bakery-quality treat that’s easy to make at home. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, these cookie bars are as convenient as they are delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 10 ounces soft caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda, then mix well and scrape down the sides
  4. Reduce speed and gradually add flour, mixing until combined
  5. Stir in chocolate chips evenly
  6. Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan
  7. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt sweetened condensed milk and caramels until smooth
  8. Pour the caramel mixture over the cookie base
  9. Drop remaining cookie dough in small spoonfuls over the caramel layer
  10. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the center is just set
  11. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt and let cool completely before cutting

Notes

Serve these bars slightly warm for extra gooey caramel texture
Pair with vanilla ice cream for a rich dessert
Cut into small squares for parties or events
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Refrigerate for up to 1 week for longer freshness
Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds before serving
Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months
Use parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking
Keep away from heat to avoid melting the caramel
Serve with coffee or milk for a balanced treat

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