These sweet and salty Salted Chocolate Caramel Chip Bars are loaded with caramel chips and make dessert time extra decadent.
The past few years I have looked forward to participating in the Cookies For Kids Cancer blogger collective, last year I was pretty swamped with two new babies and sad I would be missing out. Lucky for me and for you this year there is a Valentine’s event instead and so we’ve got you covered if you’re looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat!
I’ve always been a chocolate instead of flowers kind of girl, don’t get me wrong I like both, but you can’t eat tulips! Pair said chocolate with caramel and I am one happy girl. Any Valentine’s Day that includes a bit of chocolate covered caramel is a winner in my book, so it’s no surprise I couldn’t stop eating these Salted Chocolate Caramel Chip Bars.
These sweet and salty, chewy chocolate cookie bars are filled with caramel chips and sure to put a smile on your face. Grab yourself a glass of milk and get ready to dig in; enjoy and happy baking!
Salted Chocolate Caramel Chip Bars
Prep
Cook
Total
Yield 9 -12 servings
Ingredients
- 1/3 c butter
- 1/3 c shortening
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1/2 c cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 c caramel baking chips, I used Ghirardelli
- 1/2 tsp fleur de sel
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer cream together the butter and shortening.
- Add the sugars and mix well, add the egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
- Next add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mix until well combined.
- Stir in the caramel baking chips and press the mixture into a greased 8"x8" baking pan.
- Sprinkle on the fleur de sell and bake for 18-20 minutes, depending on desired firmness.
- Let cool in the pan 20-25 minutes, then slice and serve.
- Store in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Courses dessert
We are doing this event because we want to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Did you know that cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S.? There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. With less than 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s budget going to all childhood cancer combined, I knew it was important for me to get involved.
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer! Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: Dixie Crystals, Land O’Lakes and Mediavine have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000!!!
Currently, we have raised: $1,515 we are a little over HALF WAY towards our $3000 goal, will you help us with a donation today? Every little bit helps!
We have until February 28th to raise $3000! So please donate today!
and don’t forget to check out all the delicious recipes in honor of today’s posting:
Heart-Shaped Pink Velvet Bundt Cake from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Melt In Your Mouth Sugar Cookie Bars from Julie of Julie Blanner
Frosted Sugar Cookies from Becca of The Salted Cookie
Triple Chocolate Cherry Cookies from Sue of It’s Okay to Eat the Cupcake
Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake from Gwynn of Swirls of Flavor
Cannoli {in support of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer} from Sheila of Life, Love, and Good Food
Red Velvet Pizzelle from Liren of Kitchen Confidante
Microwave Chocolate Ganache from Melanie of Melanie Makes
Brownie Ice Cream Valentines from TammyJo of The Chocolate Cult
Frosted Chocolate Sugar Cookies from Deborah of Taste and Tell
Soft Sprinkle Sugar Cookies from Lisa of Blogghetti
Rice Crispy Treat Hearts from Heather of Totally Tailgates
Vegan Banana Chia Pudding with Blackberry Sauce from Marly of Namely Marly
Spicy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from Becca of Two Places at Once
Coconut Almond Biscotti from Kathleen of Fearlessly Creative Mammas
Strawberry Valentine Marshmallows from Serena of SerenaLissy
Strawberry Sugar Cookies from Miranda of Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Salted Dark Chocolate Caramel Fudge Cookies from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
Double Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies from Natalie of The Devil Wears Parsley
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Macaroons from Ashley of Spoonful of Flavor
Salted Chocolate Caramel Chip Bars from Emily of It Bakes Me Happy
Red Wine Brownies from Nicole of For the Love of Food
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies from Denise of Chez Us
Easy As Pie Cookies from Ashley of A Cup of Charming
Skinny Gluten-Free VDay Cookies from Jessica of Pensive Paleo
Hello, beautiful!
Thank you Bridget 🙂
These look so fudgy and good Emily! Will the recipe work if the shortening was replaced with butter ?? Would love to try the recipe
I believe it would Maria, the texture will be different a bit, but they should still be delicious!
Yumm these bars look like gooey goodness! How can anyone go wrong with chocolate and caramel?! Excited to be a part of this wonderful group with you, baking for such a great cause!
Thank you Julie!
I’m with you, chocolate over flower any day, although I wouldn’t turn down the flowers. These sound so good and decadent. Yum!
Ha ha me too, thanks Kathleen 🙂
I am a sucker for a bar cookie and this is no exception. You added caramel and salt flakes which are another favorite of mine with chocolate! Great recipe – Glad you were able to find time to help participate with this event; I was honored to be a part of it!
Thank you Denise. I am too, I really loved participating for such a great cause!
Yummy, chocolatey, goodness! So glad to be baking with such a great group for such a great cause! Happy Valentine’s Day
Yum – I’m going to have to find those caramel chips and make a batch of these asap!
I hope you do, enjoy Sue!