Caramel Stuffed Cookie Bars

Posted on May 28, 2025

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Caramel Stuffed Cookie Bars

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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*For the cookie bars:*

  • 1 â…› cups 18 tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp corn starch
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips (or your preferred type of chocolate)

*For the caramel:*

  • 11 oz caramel candies (I use Kraft caramels)
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream


Instructions

*For the caramel:*

  1. Unwrap the caramels and add them to a heatproof bowl with the heavy cream. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until melted and smooth. Set aside.

*For the cookie bars:*

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a metal 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until combined. Add in the vanilla and eggs, and mix until incorporated.
  3. While the mixer is on low, add in the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  4. Scoop half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly to the edges. This layer will be thin.
  5. Pour the caramel on top of the cookie dough, leaving about ½ inch around the edges uncovered. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the caramel.
  6. Top with the remaining cookie dough, spreading it out evenly. It’s okay if some caramel peeks through.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving. For the best results, refrigerate the bars before slicing.

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