Best 7 Chocolate Chip Caramel Pudding Cookie Bars Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our tantalizing Chocolate Chip Caramel Pudding Cookie Bars, a delightful treat that combines the decadence of chocolate chips, the richness of caramel, and the comforting familiarity of pudding, all nestled within a chewy cookie crust. These irresistible bars offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. With just a few simple steps, you can create this delectable dessert that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy night in, a festive gathering, or a special celebration.

The journey begins with a buttery cookie base that provides a sturdy foundation for the layers of goodness to come. A creamy and luscious caramel filling, made with brown sugar, butter, and a touch of vanilla extract, is poured over the cookie base, creating a gooey and irresistible center. Finally, a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough, studded with semisweet chocolate chips, is dolloped on top, adding a burst of chocolatey flavor and chewy texture.

As the bars bake to perfection, the aromas of chocolate, caramel, and freshly baked cookies fill the air, creating an atmosphere of pure bliss. Once cooled, the bars are cut into squares, revealing the beautiful layers and inviting you to take a bite. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible, with the chewy cookie base, gooey caramel filling, and chocolate chip cookie dough topping coming together in perfect harmony.

Elevate your dessert game with our Chocolate Chip Caramel Pudding Cookie Bars, a treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave a lasting impression on your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your senses and make you the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING COOKIE BARS RECIPE



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Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookie Bars is a wonderful double chocolate cookie recipe. These bar cookies are a chocolate lover's dream.

Provided by Deanna @SeductionInTheKitchen.com

Categories     Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 box (3 1/2 oz) chocolate pudding
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch pan, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Add in eggs, milk, and vanilla; beat until well combined.
  • In another bowl mix together flour with pudding mix, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until combined.
  • Mix in chocolate chips and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan then spread out using a spoon.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Take the bars out the oven to cool, slice them up, and ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 72 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 391 milligrams sodium, Sugar 41 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP-CARAMEL-PUDDING COOKIE BARS



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We've cracked the code for making perfectly soft cookie bars! These treats combine chocolate chip cookie dough with vanilla pudding mix, plus chopped Rolo™ caramels for chocolate-caramel indulgence that everyone will love!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 box (3.4 oz) Jell-O™ vanilla-flavor instant pudding & pie filling mix
30 Rolo® chewy caramels in milk chocolate, unwrapped, cut into quarters (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter, egg and dry pudding mix with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in chopped chocolates. Press evenly in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP CARAMEL BARS



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I like to bring these rich goodies to parties or my husband's workplace," says Julie Tambrini of Lansing, Illinois. "The combination of gooey chocolate caramel and a crumbly topping makes them irresistible."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
16 caramels
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until set., In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with the milk. Stir in the remaining flour until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and chocolate chips. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING COOKIE BARS



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This is a family favorite recipe that my kids love in whatever variation we try. Even with the kids on their own, it's still the go-to recipe for a guaranteed sweet-tooth fix.

Provided by Teresa Jacobson

Categories     Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp fresh ground flax seed (optional)
1 c margarine or butter, softened
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c sugar
3.4 oz instant pudding mix (any flavor but vanilla or banana work well)
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
12 oz chocolate chips (any flavor)
1 c nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda and fresh ground flax seed. Set aside.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, blend margarine, sugars (sugar substitutes can also be used), pudding mix, and vanilla; blend until creamy. Beat in eggs.
  • 4. Gradually stir in flour mixture until almost blended. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts just until combined. Do not over mix!
  • 5. Press dough into a 13x9 glass baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until light golden brown and dough is set. Cool completely before serving.
  • 6. ***There are so many combinations to try. -Chocolate pudding mix with chocolate and peanut butter chips. -Coconut pudding mix with white chocolate chips and Macadamia nuts -Banana pudding mix with chocolate chips and pecans -Butterscotch pudding mix with butterscotch chips and pecans -Chocolate pudding mix with caramel chips or Reeses Pieces They're all so good! The possibilities are endless!

CHOCOLATE CHIP CARAMEL BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pillsbury® Baking Spray with Flour
1 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
or 1 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsps. vanilla extract
2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 cups (12 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) bag caramels, unwrapped
2 tbsps. cold water

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8-inch pan with flour no-stick cooking spray.
  • COMBINE shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl; beat at medium speed until blended.
  • COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Add gradually to shortening mixture at low speed. Beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips with spoon. Divide dough in half. Spread half in bottom of prepared pan.
  • COMBINE caramels and water in small saucepan; heat over very low heat. Stir until caramels melt. Spread over dough in pan to within 1/2 inch of edge. Spoon remaining dough over caramel mixture. Spread carefully.
  • BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from sides of pan with knife. Remove pan to cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch bars.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS



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These bars offer the best of both worlds, cookie-wise: The edges are crisp and browned if you like crust, but the center cuts are extra gooey and rich.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook¿s Note)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
One 12-ounce bag (a scant 2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave on medium power until melted. Alternatively melt the butter in a small saucepan. Brush some butter on the inside of a 9-by-13-inch pan and cool the remaining butter slightly. Whisk the remaining cooled butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spoon or spatula, taking care not to over mix. The batter should be thick and all of the flour mixture should be fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until the edges are browned and the center is completely set, about 30 minutes. Cool completely, at least one hour, cut into 24 pieces and serve.

CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING COOKIES



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These cookies change flavors if you change the flavor of the pudding and or the flavor of the chips. They are very cake-like in texture.

Provided by Sue Haser

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Mix the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, pudding mix, and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add the eggs and mix well. Gradually stir in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and the chopped nuts. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 119 mg, Sugar 13 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor. Semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips are good choices.
  • Don't overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies spread less and keep their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help them hold their shape.
  • For the caramel layer, use a good quality caramel sauce. You can also make your own caramel sauce using sugar, butter, and cream.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off to drizzle the caramel sauce over the cookies.
  • Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chip caramel pudding cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough, a layer of caramel sauce, and a layer of pudding. The cookie bars are then baked until they are golden brown and gooey. These cookie bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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