Salted Caramel Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars
Indulge in the deliciousness of Salted Caramel Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars, featuring a soft and chewy chocolate cookie base topped with a rich layer of gooey salted caramel. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring after a long day. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors that will have everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Spread half of the dough in the prepared pan, drizzle with half of the salted caramel sauce, then add the remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Allow cooling before drizzling more salted caramel and sprinkling sea salt flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg