These salted caramel cookie bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of caramel and cookie dough. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this desserts recipe is easy to make and sure to impress.
Decadent Salted Caramel Cookie Bars
These cookie bars feature a buttery cookie base topped with a luscious layer of salted caramel. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 generous bars.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Spread the Dough: Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer.
- Add Caramel Layer: Pour the caramel sauce over the cookie dough layer, spreading it evenly. Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
