Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of chocolate, caramel, and nuts with these mouthwatering Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Layer:
- 1 package (16.5 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
Caramel Filling:
- 1 package (11 ounces) soft caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Topping:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the base: Press half of the cookie dough into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Melt the caramel: In a saucepan, melt the caramels with heavy cream until smooth.
- Add caramel and toppings: Pour the melted caramel over the baked crust, sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
- Complete the bars: Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For easier slicing, refrigerate the bars for at least an hour before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
