Description
These Salted Caramel Cookie Bars combine a buttery, soft cookie base with a rich caramel swirl and a finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt, creating a perfect sweet‑salty balance. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or a simple after‑dinner treat, each bar offers a chewy texture and caramel richness that keeps you reaching for more. The recipe uses everyday pantry staples, requires no special equipment, and yields 24 bars of bakery‑quality indulgence. Enjoy them warm or store for later cravings today!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13‑inch pan with parchment.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture.
- Spread half of the dough in pan; pour caramel over it.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until golden; cool, sprinkle sea salt, cut into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Freeze individually wrapped for up to three months. Reheat gently in microwave or low oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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