Description
Irresistible salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars melt hearts with their perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and buttery cookie base promise pure indulgence that will make dessert lovers swoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by generously coating a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick spray or carefully lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Transform melted butter into a silky base by vigorously whisking with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture achieves a luxurious, glossy consistency.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a rich, homogeneous liquid foundation that promises deep flavor complexity.
- In a separate mixing vessel, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, creating a delicate dry ingredient blend that will provide structural integrity to the bars.
- Gently marry the dry and wet ingredients, using minimal stirring to prevent over-developing gluten, which could compromise the bar’s tender texture.
- Delicately incorporate rolled oats and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to ensure each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
- Transfer the luscious mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer that will bake into uniform, irresistible bars.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven set to 350F (175C), allowing the bars to transform into golden, decadent treats with crisp edges and a soft, chewy center.
Notes
- Soften butter slightly before melting to ensure smooth, even mixing and better incorporation of sugars.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for rich, decadent flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top after baking to enhance the salted caramel profile and add a gourmet touch to these irresistible cookie bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg