Decadent chocolate chip caramel bars with three irresistible layers — chewy cookie, soft caramel, and smooth chocolate.

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¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1¼ cups brown sugar, packed

1½ tsp vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp kosher salt

1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

¼ cup heavy cream

22 oz caramel bits or wrapped caramels

2 cups milk chocolate chips

1 tsp kosher salt

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 pan with parchment.

2. Cream butter and sugar, then add vanilla and eggs.

3. Mix in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.

4. Press ⅔ dough into pan and bake 12–15 minutes.

5. Melt caramels with cream over low heat.

6. Pour caramel over baked base.

7. Drop remaining dough over caramel and bake 18–22 minutes.

8. Add chocolate chips, spread smooth, sprinkle salt.

9. Cool completely before slicing.

Let bars cool fully before cutting.

Caramel stays soft thanks to added cream.

Great make-ahead dessert.