Salted Caramel Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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½ tsp salt.
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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¾ cup granulated sugar.
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¾ cup packed brown sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk.
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½ cup packed brown sugar.
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¼ cup unsalted butter.
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2 tbsp corn syrup (optional).
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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½ tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling).
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
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For the caramel filling, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup (if using) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for 10-12 minutes until thickened and caramel-colored.
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Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Let cool slightly.
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Press half of the cookie dough into the baking pan. Spread the caramel filling over the dough.
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Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the caramel, spreading it to cover most of the caramel layer.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and edges are set.
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Remove from oven and sprinkle with extra sea salt. Let cool completely before slicing.
# Notes:
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These bars combine the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
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The caramel filling is gooey, while the cookie dough adds chewiness and richness.
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Optional corn syrup in the caramel makes it extra chewy.