Salted Caramel Chocolate Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Caramel Mixture
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11 oz soft caramels, unwrapped
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14 oz sweetened condensed milk
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½ teaspoon sea salt flakes (e.g., Maldon)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sea salt, and baking soda.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
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Press approximately two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base layer.
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In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and mix in sea salt flakes.
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Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the cookie dough base in the pan. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the caramel layer to create a marbled effect.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
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Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into portions.
# Notes:
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Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleaner slicing of bars.