Description
Imagine biting into a Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar, where each layer plays its part in a symphony of flavors. The base – a soft, buttery cookie dotted with melting chocolate chips. Atop, a layer of rich, velvety salted caramel that balances sweet and salty to perfection. Finally, a delicate drizzle of silky chocolate and a sprinkle of chocolate chips crown this masterpiece, creating a dessert that’s as beautiful to behold as it is to devour.
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bottom:
175g unsalted butter, softened
50g caster sugar
1 large egg
300g plain flour, sifted
A pinch of salt
100g chocolate chips
Salted Caramel:
250g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter, room temperature
210mL double cream, room temperature
1–2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
For Assembly:
50g melted chocolate
50g chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 1.5-inch deep baking tray with greaseproof paper.
Cookie Bottom: Cream together butter and sugar. Mix in the egg thoroughly. Add flour, salt, and chocolate chips to form a smooth dough. Press into the tray, about 1/2 inch thick, and chill for 30 minutes. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden. Let cool.
Salted Caramel: Melt sugar in a pan, stirring constantly. Once liquid, add butter, then slowly cream, stirring. Boil for a minute, then off heat, add salt. Cool to slightly warm.
Assembly: Pour salted caramel over cooled cookie base. Set overnight in the fridge. Cut into bars, drizzle with melted chocolate, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320