Chocolate Chip Caramel Nut Bars Only 3 Ingredients
Indulge in the ultimate trifecta of gooey, crunchy, and sweet with these Chocolate Chip Caramel Nut Bars made with just *three easy ingredients*! Perfectly crafted with layers of rich, pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough, molten caramel, and a generous sprinkle of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts, this dessert delivers big flavor without the fuss. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a single baking dish, these bars are a dream for busy bakers. Whether you're serving them warm with a scoop of ice cream or adding them to a dessert platter, these irresistible treats are sure to impress. Bonus: No need to fuss about leftovers—they’ll be gone in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Chocolate chip cookie dough (pre-made or homemade)
- 12 oz Caramel candies (unwrapped)
- 1 cup Chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
Press half of the chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Place the caramel candies in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the caramel is completely melted and smooth.
Pour the melted caramel evenly over the cookie dough layer, spreading it gently with a spatula to cover the surface.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the caramel layer.
Press the remaining chocolate chip cookie dough gently on top of the nuts and caramel layer. It’s okay if some areas are not perfectly covered; the cookie dough will spread as it bakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top cookie layer is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.8 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.3 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1918 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 606.4 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 438.4 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1464 mg | 31% | |
*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.
