Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups salted butter (softened to room temp)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 11 ounce jar caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix together butter and sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Mix in the eggs and the vanilla extract. Then stir in the baking soda and cream of tartar.
  • Slowly mix in 4 cups all-purpose flour (a little at a time) until the mixture is combined (don't overmix)
  • Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Batter will be very stiff so this will take a couple of minutes.
  • In a bowl, whisk together caramel sauce and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until totally combined.
  • Press half of the cookie bar batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and halfway up the sides. This is easiest if you spray a little nonstick spray onto your hands and then press the batter gently.
  • Pour caramel sauce on top of batter.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough evenly over the top of the caramel.
  • Bake for about 25-35 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool completely before cutting.