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Chocolate Chip Caramel Butter Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars

Description

These Chocolate Chip Caramel Butter Bars are a decadent layered treat featuring a buttery cookie base packed with chocolate chips, topped with luscious caramel sauce, and finished with more chocolate chip cookie dough. Baked until golden brown and cooled to perfection, these bars offer a perfect balance of rich caramel sweetness and chocolate indulgence in every bite. Ideal for dessert lovers looking for a delightful, shareable treat.

Ingredients

Cookie Bar Batter

  • 1 ½ cups salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Caramel Sauce Layer

  • 11 ounce jar caramel sauce
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the bars.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat together 1 ½ cups softened salted butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This helps create a tender cookie bar texture.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in 2 large eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until fully incorporated, giving the batter moisture and flavor.
  4. Incorporate leavening agents: Stir in 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar to the batter to help with leavening and texture.
  5. Mix in the flour: Gradually add 4 cups of all-purpose flour little by little. Mix just until the white streaks disappear; avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 2 cups of chocolate chips by hand. The batter will be stiff, so take your time to evenly distribute the chips.
  7. Prepare the caramel layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 11-ounce jar of caramel sauce and ¼ cup of all-purpose flour until smooth and combined. This will help the caramel set during baking.
  8. Press batter into pan: Lightly spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and press half of the cookie batter into the bottom and partway up the sides of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
  9. Add caramel layer: Pour the caramel sauce mixture evenly over the cookie dough base, spreading it carefully.
  10. Add remaining batter: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer, distributing it evenly but not fully covering the caramel, allowing some caramel to show through.
  11. Bake the bars: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and set.
  12. Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into 24 squares for clean slices and best texture.

Notes

  • Spraying your hands with nonstick spray before pressing the dough helps prevent sticking.
  • Be careful not to overmix the flour to avoid tough bars.
  • Letting the bars cool fully helps the caramel set and makes cutting easier.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut clean bars without cracking the caramel layer.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/chocolate-chip-caramel-butter-bars-recipe/