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Caramel Cookie Dough Bars

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These no-bake bars feature a soft, edible cookie dough base, a luscious caramel layer, and a smooth chocolate topping. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!


Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour (or all-purpose flour, heat-treated)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips

For the Caramel Layer:

  • 3/4 cup soft caramels (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)

For the Chocolate Topping:

 

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter

Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Dough Layer – In a bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in almond flour and chocolate chips. Press the dough evenly into an 8×8-inch lined pan.

Make the Caramel Layer – In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramels with heavy cream in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.

Prepare the Chocolate Topping – Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over the caramel layer and spread evenly.

Chill & Slice – Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Slice into bars and enjoy!


Notes

  • Gluten-Free Option: Use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate.

 

  • Salted Caramel Twist: Sprinkle sea salt on top before chilling.