Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars
Indulge in the rich, gooey perfection of Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars, a decadent combination of buttery cookie dough, melted caramel, and bursts of semi-sweet chocolate chips. These irresistible dessert bars boast a golden, chewy texture with layers of sweet caramel oozing between soft, homemade cookie dough. Each bite is a flawless harmony of sweet and salty, with just a hint of vanilla to round out the flavor. Easy to make with pantry staples like flour, brown sugar, and butter, these bars come together in under an hour, making them an ideal treat for parties, bake sales, or indulgent weeknight desserts. Serve them alone or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate these gooey caramel cookie bars to the next level of dessert bliss. Perfect for caramel and chocolate lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams brown sugar, packed
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 300 grams caramel candies, unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Press half of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the bottom layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the caramel candies and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the layer of dough in the pan.
Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel layer, gently spreading them out to create a patchy top layer. It's okay if some caramel peeks through.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges pull slightly away from the pan.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy these decadent Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.8 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 152.1 g | 760% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 793 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 3108 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 851.9 g | 310% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 545.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.9 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 1155 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
