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Caramel Cookie Bars

Caramel Cookie Bars: Your New Favorite Sweet Treat!

Indulge in these Caramel Cookie Bars, a delightful blend of chewy cookie and rich caramel, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can use slightly salted butter.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Using brown sugar adds a caramel-like taste.
For the Gooey Filling
  • 14 oz Soft Caramel Candies Unwrap individually for melting.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be used if needed.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to preference.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caramel Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the greased baking pan.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden.
  6. In a saucepan, combine soft caramel candies and heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
  7. Pour the caramel mixture over the baked crust.
  8. Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer.
  9. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, until topping is golden brown.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use softened butter, and avoid overmixing the dough. Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for clean slices.

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