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Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookie bars with an ooey gooey peanut butter caramel center.  These will be one of the best treats that you make!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time29 minutes
Total Time59 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip cookie bar recipe, chocolate chip cookie bars, cookie recipes, peanut butter caramel chocolate chip cookie bars, peanut butter caramel chocolate chip cookie bars recipe
Servings: 24 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Cookie

  • ¾ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate

Peanut Butter Caramel

  • 14 ounces soft caramels
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhand on either side, and spray with nonstick cooking spray for easy removal.
  • Add the butter, brown sugar, and sugar to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Add flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  • Spread half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the peanut butter caramel by adding the caramels and cream to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each increment until smooth and combined.
  • Add the peanut butter and vanilla to the caramel mixture and stir until combined.
  • Pour the peanut butter caramel on top of the baked cookie and spread evenly. Crumble the remaining cookie dough on top of the caramel. Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes or until lightly brown. Let the cookie bars cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

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