Description
Irresistible salted caramel chocolate chip cookie bars combine rich chocolate with silky caramel in a perfect sweet-salty treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers promise delectable indulgence that will satisfy chocolate cravings instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams (8.8 oz) caster sugar
- 175 grams (6.2 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 300 grams (10.6 oz) plain flour, sifted
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) chocolate chips
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 210 milliliters (7.1 fl oz) double cream, room temperature
- 50 grams (1.8 oz) melted chocolate
- 50 grams (1.8 oz) chocolate chips
- 50 grams (1.8 oz) caster sugar
- 1–2 tsps salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating an overhang for easy removal.
- Dough Mixing: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then integrate egg until smooth. Gradually incorporate flour and salt, folding in chocolate chips to create a uniform dough.
- Dough Setting: Press dough evenly into prepared pan, ensuring a compact 1/2 inch thick layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to stabilize structure.
- Baking Process: Position oven rack in middle and preheat to 350°F. Bake cookie base for 18-20 minutes until edges turn golden and center sets. Cool completely at room temperature.
- Caramel Creation: Melt sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring to prevent burning. Transform into deep amber liquid, then whisk in butter vigorously. Remove from heat and blend in sea salt for a complex flavor profile.
- Caramel Application: Pour warm salted caramel evenly across cooled cookie base, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate overnight to solidify caramel layer.
- Finishing Touches: Extract entire dessert using parchment paper overhang. Slice into uniform bars, then embellish with dark chocolate drizzle and additional chocolate chip garnish.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate cookie base for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain structured, compact layers during baking.
- Watch Caramel Carefully: Monitor sugar transformation closely while stirring continuously to prevent burning and achieve perfect amber color.
- Use Quality Ingredients: Select high-fat unsalted butter and premium chocolate chips for rich, deep flavor complexity.
- Perfect Cutting Technique: Allow bars to set overnight, then use sharp knife and clean cuts for professional-looking, uniform dessert presentation.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 1063
- Sugar: 83 g
- Sodium: 0.5 g
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 38 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 107 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg