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Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars

Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars

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Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars are decadent and irresistible treats featuring a buttery chocolate chip cookie base topped with gooey caramel sauce. These bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 package caramel bits or wrapped caramels

Equipment

  • Hand-held Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • 8x12 or 9x13 Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. To make the chocolate chip cookie bars, add butter, brown sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl. With a hand-held mixer, cream ingredients until lighter and fluffier. Add in eggs, mixing well after.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until combined. Stir in chocolate morsels.
  4. Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. To make the caramel sauce, in a saucepan over medium heat, add evaporated milk and caramel bits. Stir frequently for about 8 minutes, or until caramels are melted and milk is fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
  6. Remove partially baked cookie bars from the oven. Pour caramel sauce over the bars.
  7. Place flattened dollops of remaining cookie dough over the hot caramel. Bake for an additional 15-18 minutes or until caramel is bubbling and cookie is golden brown.
  8. Allow bars to cool to room temperature, then cut and serve.

Notes

These Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars are best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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