Salted Caramel Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars

Discover the delightful fusion of rich cocoa, velvety salted caramel, and classic sugar cookie flavors. Indulge in a dessert that’s irresistibly sweet, salty, and chocolaty!

The Story Behind the Bars

Ah, the magic of accidental kitchen experiments! It was on a Sunday, years ago, when my culinary curiosity got the better of me. I yearned for a treat that wasn’t just another cookie or brownie. My gaze wandered across a bottle of caramel coffee creamer and a new bag of cocoa powder. Inspiration struck! I thought, “Why not blend the warmth of caramel with the richness of chocolate?” And thus, these mesmerizing cookie bars were born. The first bite was an epiphany—the kind where time slows down, and the only sound is “Mmm…” Now, every family gathering comes with a hint, “Remember those chocolaty caramel thingies you made that one time?” Oh, I remember.

Ingredients

1. Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13 baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
2. Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and caramel coffee creamer (or milk), mixing thoroughly.
3. Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture to form a consistent dough.
4. Baking: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Bake for 14-15 minutes, taking care not to over-bake. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the contents to cool to room temperature.
5. Finishing Touches: Once cooled, spread the Salted Caramel Frosting uniformly over the surface. For enhanced flavor, sprinkle coarse ground sea salt, if desired. Cut into 24 bars and store in an airtight container for optimum freshness.

Enjoy your delicious creation! 🎉