Chocolate Chip Caramel Bars Indulgent and Simple Treat

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

6. 6

   Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.

7. 7

   Drizzle the caramel sauce over the layer of batter, spreading it evenly, but leaving a little space around the edges to prevent burning.

8. 8

   Spoon the remaining batter over the caramel layer. It will be thick, so spread it carefully with a spatula to cover the caramel as evenly as possible.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

10. 10

    Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.

11. 11

    Before serving, sprinkle a touch of sea salt on top for that perfect sweet and salty contrast.