Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookie Bars are easy to make, delicious and perfect to share with family and friends. 

If you love the comforting aroma and taste of chocolate chip cookies but are looking for a twist, these Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookie Bars might become your new favorite treat. Imagine chewy, buttery cookie bars studded with gooey chocolate chips, sandwiched with creamy salted caramel. These bars are easy to make and to share. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just a cozy afternoon snack, they bring that warm, inviting scent and flavor that instantly feels like home.

Why You will Love These Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookie Bars

• The combination of sweet chocolate chips cookies with salted caramel creates a unique and delicious cookie bar.
• Easy to make with simple ingredients. Works well for a crowd of family and friends or just for you!
• Crispy around the edges with a soft, tender middle. Perfect with a scoop io ice cream.

What You Need to Make Chocolate Chip Salted Carmel Cookie

• 2 1/8 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 12 tablespoons of butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 10 ounces of caramel candy, unwrapped
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• Sea salt for garnish

How to Make Chocolate Chip Salted Carmel Cookie Bars

• Preheat oven to 325. Prepare an 11 x 7″ glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, wisk together the dry ingredients, the flour, salt and baking soda, set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and the melted, cooled butter, mix until combined. Then add the egg, the egg yolk, and vanilla and mix until smooth.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Then STIR in the chocolate chips.
• In a microwave safe bowl combine the heavy cream and the caramels, heat on high, stirring every 20 seconds until melted. Could take up to 2 minutes.
• Divide the cookie dough in half, spread half in the prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula. Spread the hot caramel over the cookie dough, sprinkle with sea salt. Then place the rest of the cookie dough over the caramel and sprinkle with additional salt.
• Bake the cookie bars for 30 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Cut the bars into squares and serve.

Recipe Variations

• Chop and fold in toasted pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch and a nutty contrast to the sweet chocolate and caramel.
• Drizzle the caramel over the top after baking.
• Swirl some peanut butter into the dough or drizzle on top before baking for a sweet savory flavor.
• Bake in a mini muffin tin for bite-sized treats that are perfect for parties or lunchboxes.

What To Serve With Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookie Bars

• Classic and refreshing, a glass of cold milk.
• A scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream alongside warm bars.
• Fresh strawberries or raspberries berries.
• A cup of coffee or espresso brings out the chocolate and caramel notes.

Freezing & Storing Leftover Cookie Bars

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If your kitchen is warm, you may prefer refrigeration, which can extend freshness to about a week but slightly affects the chewiness.

Let the cookie bars cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Looking for more chocolate chip cookie recipes?

Try “the best” chocolate chip cookies or Back in the Day Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies. 

That’s All for Now

This recipe combines the nostalgia of chocolate chip cookies with salted caramel filling, making a delicious treat. They are simple enough to make in an afternoon and elegant served with a scoop of homemade ice cream for dessert. Whether you keep these bars all to yourself or share them around, their cozy flavors and delightful texture will make them a new staple in your baking repertoire. So go ahead, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s bake.

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Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookie Bars are easy to make, delicious and perfect to share with family and friends. 

• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 16 bars 1x

Ingredients

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21/8 cups all purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

12 tablespoons of butter, melted and cooled to room temperature

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 egg yolk

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups chocolate chips

10 ounces of caramel candy, unwrapped

3 tablespoons heavy cream

Sea sa

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325. Prepare an 11 x 7″ glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and parchment paper. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, wisk together the dry ingredients, the flour, salt and baking soda, set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and the melted, cooled butter, mix until combined. Then add the egg, the egg yolk, and vanilla and mix until smooth.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Then STIR in the chocolate chips.

In a microwave safe bowl combine the heavy cream and the caramels, heat on high, stirring every 20 seconds until melted. Could take up to 2 minutes.

Divide the cookie dough in half, spread half in the prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula. Spread the hot caramel over the cookie dough, sprinkle with sea salt. Then place the rest of the cookie dough over the caramel and sprinkle with additional salt.

Bake the cookie bars for 30 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Cut the bars into squares and serve.

Notes

Recipe from Two Peas and their Pod

• Author: Elizabeth
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 30
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baked