Salted Caramel Cookie Bars
Indulge in the delightful experience of Salted Caramel Cookie Bars—soft, chewy, and packed with a luscious layer of gooey caramel. These bars are the perfect sweet treat, combining rich chocolate with toasted nuts for an irresistible flavor explosion. Ideal for any gathering or a cozy night in, these cookie bars are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With their batch-friendly size of 16 servings, they are perfect for sharing or indulging at home!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 150g granulated sugar
- 90g water
- 4 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 100g heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60g all-purpose flour
- 95g quick oats
- 165g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 110g unsalted butter
- 210g dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 85g semisweet chocolate chips
- 130g dark chocolate chips
- 95g walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Start by preparing the caramel: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and let it bubble until amber-colored. Remove from heat and whisk in sliced butter, cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- For the cookie base: In a bowl, whisk together flours, oats, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well before folding in dry ingredients.
- Spread two-thirds of the cookie dough into the prepared dish. Bake for about 8 minutes.
- After cooling slightly, layer dark chocolate chips on top, followed by caramel sauce. Distribute remaining cookie dough on top.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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