Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups soft caramel candies or caramel bits
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt caramel candies with cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour over the cookie base.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel, leaving gaps so the caramel peeks through.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until top is golden and set.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper flavor.
- Mix different nuts for added texture.
- Drizzle with extra melted chocolate for decoration.
- Line pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Let bars cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
