Salted Caramel Cookie Bars Slow Cooker (Printable Version)
Enjoy soft, chewy cookie bars layered with salted caramel. Convenient prep in a slow cooker. #caramel #cookiedessert #slowcooker #dessertideas #sweettooth
# Ingredients:
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2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 egg
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2 cups flour
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11 oz package Kraft Caramel Bits
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1/2 tablespoon sea salt
# Steps:
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Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with nonstick spray, coating it well.
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With a mixer, beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
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Add egg and salt to the mixture and mix until incorporated.
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Add flour one cup at a time and mix until a soft dough forms.
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Sprinkle a bit of flour over the dough and use your hands to form it into a ball.
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Use a little over half of the dough and press it evenly onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle flour as needed to prevent sticking.
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Evenly sprinkle the bag of caramel bits over the crust.
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Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer.
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Sprinkle sea salt evenly over the crumbled dough layer.
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Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. The bars are done when slightly browned around the edges and a knife inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
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Let the cookie bars cool completely in the slow cooker before removing. Serve at room temperature.
# Notes:
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Store leftovers in an airtight container. Use parchment paper to separate layers of bars if stacking.
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Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for the best texture.
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Bars will firm up as they cool, even if they seem soft initially.
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To bake in the oven, use an 8x8 pan sprayed with nonstick spray, then bake at 350 ℉ for 25-30 minutes.