Salted Caramel Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Topping
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup caramel sauce
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1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Scatter the chocolate chips over the dough, pressing them gently into the surface.
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Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the chocolate chips.
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Sprinkle the sea salt flakes over the top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.