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Irresistible Caramel Cookie Bars Recipe Easy & Gooey Treats

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These caramel cookie bars feature a buttery cookie crust, gooey caramel filling, and crumbly topping, creating a perfect balance of chewy and crunchy textures for an indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for a salted caramel twist)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Use your hands or a spatula to press it down firmly into an even layer.
  5. Pour the caramel sauce over the cookie crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula. If using sea salt, sprinkle it over the caramel layer.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix the oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture comes together and resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Gently sprinkle the oat mixture over the caramel layer, covering it evenly.
  8. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the caramel is bubbling slightly.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely on a wire rack. Cutting too soon will result in a gooey mess.
  10. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares or rectangles. Enjoy!

Notes

[‘Don’t skip the parchment paper for easy removal and slicing.’, ‘Use room-temperature eggs for smoother incorporation.’, ‘Chill the bars for 20-30 minutes before slicing if the caramel layer is too gooey.’, ‘Customize the topping with chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to keep the bars tender and gooey.’]

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