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Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars

Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars
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Chewy and gooey Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars loaded with soft caramel and melted chocolate chips, combining a buttery tender dough with luscious caramel layers. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these bars balance textures and flavors for a delightful sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Mix-Ins

  • 1 ½ cups Chocolate Chips
  • 10–15 Soft Caramel Candies or ½ cup Caramel Sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal later.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth, creamy base for the dough.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract to build flavor and bind everything together.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to maintain a tender crumb.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly without overmixing the dough.
  7. Layer the Batter and Caramel: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly in your prepared pan, then layer with soft caramel candies or warm caramel sauce, followed by dollops of the remaining dough on top.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and caramel is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing into squares for perfect chewy, gooey bites.

Notes

  • Use soft caramel candies for better melting and gooey pockets.
  • Mix ingredients just until combined to avoid tough texture.
  • Use room temperature butter for smoother creaming and batter consistency.
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
  • Cool bars completely before slicing to achieve clean cuts and maintain shape.

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Keywords: chocolate chip bars, caramel bars, chewy bars, gooey caramel, easy dessert, chocolate caramel dessert, gluten free options

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