Salted Caramel Cookie Bars (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - 1 cup caramel sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
02 - Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
03 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
04 - Press dough evenly into prepared baking dish.
05 - Scatter chocolate chips over dough, pressing gently. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set. Cool completely before slicing.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Let cool completely for clean cuts
02 - Can be made ahead and frozen
03 - Store in airtight container up to 5 days