Gooey Caramel Cookie Bars (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Bar Base
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2¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 cup butter, softened
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¾ cup sugar
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Caramel Layer
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5 oz evaporated milk
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14 oz caramels
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½ cup peanut butter
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
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In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
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Spread half of the cookie dough in the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
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Melt caramels with evaporated milk in a double boiler until smooth. Stir in peanut butter.
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Pour caramel mixture over baked layer. Drop spoonfuls of remaining cookie dough on top. Bake 15-20 minutes until light golden brown.
# Cook's Notes:
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Let cool completely before cutting
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Can be made ahead and frozen
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Use unwrapped caramels for easier melting