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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie Bars

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons caramel coffee creamer (or substitute with milk)
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup dark cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 batch Salted Caramel Frosting
Coarse ground sea salt (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray to prevent sticking.

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Cream Butter and Sugars:

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and caramel coffee creamer (or milk). Mix well until fully combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

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In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until a consistent dough forms.

Bake:

Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 14–15 minutes, being careful not to overbake.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.

Frost and Finish:

Once cooled, spread the Salted Caramel Frosting evenly over the top of the bars.
For an optional flavor boost, sprinkle coarse ground sea salt over the frosting.
Slice into 24 bars and store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Enjoy these rich, chocolatey caramel bars with a touch of salty goodness!

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