Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars: Homemade Recipe
Delight in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Homemade Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Combining a chewy cookie base loaded with chocolate chips and a luscious layer of homemade salted caramel, this recipe offers a decadent treat that’s both comforting and irresistible. Whether you’re looking for a special dessert to share or a delicious way to treat yourself, these cookie bars are sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 3/4 cupunsalted butter, melted
- 1 cupbrown sugar
- 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
- 1 tablespoonvanilla extract
- 2large eggs
- 2 cupschocolate chips
- 1 cupsugar
- 6 tablespoonssalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cupheavy cream, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the cookie base is baking, make the caramel by melting sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once sugar is completely melted, add the butter and stir until melted.
- Slowly drizzle in heavy cream while stirring. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
- Allow cookie base to cool slightly, then pour the warm salted caramel over the top. Let set until firm.
- Slice into bars and serve.