Indulge in these Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars—a perfect blend of chewy and sweet!
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla:
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Combine dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips:
Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Layer and bake:
Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter. Spoon the remaining batter on top and spread gently. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top.
Sprinkle with sea salt (optional):
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top.
Bake the bars:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Cool and cut:
Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 280 kcal per bar | Servings: 12 servings
