Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars that strike the perfect balance between sweet caramel, rich chocolate, and buttery cookie. These bars are a delightful treat for any occasion, whether you’re satisfying a sweet craving or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels (melted with 2 tablespoons heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually mix in dry ingredients, fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Layer and Bake: Spread half of the dough in the pan, pour caramel mixture, top with remaining dough, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For easier spreading, lightly wet your hands or spatula when pressing dough over the caramel.
- You can use store-bought caramel sauce as a substitute for melted caramels.
- Bars can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
