Description
Easy Caramel Cookie Bars are a delicious and simple dessert that combines a buttery cookie base with a rich caramel layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cookie dough layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer.
- If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months; just thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Caramel Cookie Bars, dessert, cookie bars, caramel, baking