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Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookie Bars

Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookie Bars

Delight in the nostalgic Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookie Bars, a mashup of chewy cookie base and rich caramel filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour accurate measurement is key
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure extract preferred
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce high-quality store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes to sprinkle
For the Cinnamon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk or Cream non-dairy milk works too
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to preference

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add large eggs one at a time to the mixture and stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold this mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  6. Spread salted caramel sauce over the dough base and sprinkle sea salt flakes on top.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel filling.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the center is soft.
  9. Let the bars cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  10. Whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk (or cream), ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and let it set for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  12. Cut into 12 squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for the best texture. Use high-quality salted caramel for maximum flavor.

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