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Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars

August 4, 2013

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 If you love caramel and chocolate you’re going to love these bars! Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars are SO good with a sweet, gooey, caramel center!

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Last week we headed to Disneyland and Universal Studios for a much needed family vacation. A couple of days before we left I had the brilliant idea to stop off at Universal Studios on our way down so we could actually be at Universal Studios for two days instead of just one. Well we arrived around 2 p.m. and after walking the 8 miles from the parking garage down to the lower level where all the rides are, we stood in line for a little over an hour to go on Jurassic Park. Worth it? Yes! The ride was totally awesome!

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The best part was that right after we got off the ride the boys got to “meet” Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. I can’t even begin to tell you how big of Transformers fans my boys are. HUGE! Bryce was totally in his element and was grinning from ear to ear. The boys also got to meet Curious George – so fun! I’m so glad we did that little side-trip on Sunday because by Friday we were so exhausted all I wanted to do was get out of Universal Studios and head home!

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It takes about 7 hours for us to drive to Disneyland, give or take an hour, depending on how many times we stop. I packed all sorts of yummy snacks and treats including these Chocolate Chip Cookie Caramel Bars. The bars were a total hit! The caramel layer is just ridiculous.

Ooey. Gooey. Creamy. Caramel.

Perfection.

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I left some for my Dad who was taking care of the house while we were gone and he agrees – soooo good. My sister stopped by while we were gone and took several home for herself. She called me to ask how in the world I made the caramel filling 🙂  It’s that good.

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Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars

If you love caramel and chocolate you’re going to love these bars!  Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars are SO good with a sweet, gooey, caramel center!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate chip caramel cookie bars
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
Servings 24
Calories 405kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Caramel Filling

  • 11 oz vanilla caramels 1 bag
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
  • 4 tbsp butter

Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Unwrap caramels and place in a small saucepan with butter and sweetened condensed milk.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels have fully melted and the mixture is nice and smooth
  • Cream butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add peanut butter and continue mixing.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg. Add in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, oats, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
  • Add the flour mixture slowly stirring until well combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread 2/3 of the dough on the bottom of the pan.
  • Slowly pour caramel mixture evenly over the dough.
  • Drop the remaining dough on top by the teaspoon. It doesn't have to be perfect!
  • Bake for about 30 minutes. Let cool completely and then cut into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg

If you love caramel you simply MUST give this recipe a try! You’ll love it – pinky promise!

Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars are SO good with a sweet, gooey, caramel center! | MomOnTimeout.com

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Comments

  1. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    August 13, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    I love cookie bars and caramel makes everything better, doesn’t it?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 16, 2013 at 10:58 AM

      I totally agree Tonia – caramel is the best!

      Reply
  2. Megan says

    August 10, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    These look amazing!! Any ideas for an alternative to the Kraft caramels? I live in Africa, and we have condensed milk but no caramels. =(

    Reply
  3. JAmie @lifelovelemons says

    August 8, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    YES. These look unreal!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 8, 2013 at 10:41 AM

      Thank you so much! They were quite yummy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    August 7, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    These bars look absolutely wonderful! Saw them on your Pinterest!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 10, 2013 at 7:15 AM

      Thanks Nancy! They are super yummy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ala says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    These bars are so totally bookmarked! I’m glad you all were able to get away on a much-needed vacation–I’m still waiting for summer to end so I can make use of my Disneyland annual pass on days that aren’t blacked out 😉 thanks, Trish!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 10, 2013 at 7:16 AM

      Thank you! I wish we lived close enough for annual passes 🙂

      Reply
  6. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I love how your hubby is in the picture with the Transformers!! Big Boys like toys too!! these cookie bars are out of this world!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 10, 2013 at 7:16 AM

      They sure do Chandra! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Absolutely loving the caramel appeal in these cookie bars, yum!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 10, 2013 at 7:17 AM

      Thanks Pamela!!

      Reply
  8. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    August 6, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    These bad boys caught my eye on pinterest and I simply had to check them out. These look so so good! I could sink my teeth into one right now!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 6, 2013 at 9:35 AM

      Thank you so much Tina! They are SOO good 🙂

      Reply
  9. Megan says

    August 6, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I’m going to make these tonight for my mommy group. Where did you find vanilla caramels? I can only find the regular ones. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 6, 2013 at 9:36 AM

      You probably have the right caramels Megan. If you picked up KRAFT caramels you’re all good. Look at the package and it should say vanilla – if not – no worries 🙂

      Reply
  10. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    August 5, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    I hope you had an amazing trip! I want to hear all about it. And OMG these bars. NO WORDS.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 6, 2013 at 9:37 AM

      We totally did Dorothy 🙂 Still exhausted but so worth it!

      Reply
  11. Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says

    August 5, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    These look crazy ridiculous and I’m sad they’re not already in my mouth! I can’t wait to make them. I lived just north of Universal for 7 years and never once went. We have to visit sometime soon I’m sure my boys would love it.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      Thanks Aubrey! We had a blast and the boys just LOVED it 🙂 So fun!

      Reply
  12. marcie@flavorthemoments says

    August 4, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    What a fun trip, and these bars look incredible! So ooey gooey with all of that caramel.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      We had such a good time Marcie 🙂 Yeah, that caramel is what makes these bars!

      Reply
  13. Jenn says

    August 4, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    These do look like perfection!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks Jenn! They sure were easy to eat 😉

      Reply
  14. Nanette says

    August 4, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    These look evil, but soo delicious. Seeing some of your other recipes in the suggestions, they look good and evil too!!

    And it took you 7 hours to get from Universal to Disney?? I live in Orlando, just don’t see how that is possible.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      Hi Nanette! Thank you so much!! They really are 🙂 It takes us 7 hours to get from our home in Sacramento to Disneyland 🙂 I think we’re mixing up Disney World and Disneyland here. Universal Studios, Hollywood, is about an hour from Disneyland.

      Reply
      • Ali says

        September 13, 2013 at 3:28 PM

        These look super yummy. Def going to make! I’m from Sacramento too. It’s always nice to meet people from my hometown =)

        Reply
        • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

          September 18, 2013 at 6:56 PM

          Oh wow! A local reader 🙂 So nice to meet you Ali and so glad you stopped by!

          Reply
  15. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    August 4, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Pinned! I love caramel. And sweetened cond milk. And recipes that have tons of texture. Way to rock a cakemix-free base and use oats. So good I bet!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks for the pin Averie! The bars were super good and that caramel is just awesome 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
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