Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars

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Those bars are very loved by kids and even by adults. My mom used to make them for us and it didn’t used to last long in the fridge 🙂 let’s make them together today and I promise that you and your loved ones will enjoy them. I made a twist by adding some Halawa to the recipe and which made it heavenly delicious! Let’s cook together and have some fun! 🙂

This recipe makes around 20 bars.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups of Graham Crackers or Digestive cookies
  • 2 tbsp Traditional oats
  • 1/2 pack or 100g of Butter (melted)

For the Caramel Layer:

  • 1/2 pack or 100g of Butter
  • 375g Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • Pinch of Cocoa

For the Chocolate Layer:

  • 200 ml Heavy Cream or Nestle Crema
  • 200g Dark Chocolate bar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Making the Chocolate Caramel Cookie Bars

I started with the crust by putting the crackers with the oats in my food processor until crushed. I kept them crunchy so I didn’t Process them a lot. I then poured them on my baking sheet, then melted the butter in the microwave, and mixed it with the crackers. I then spread it in the bottom of the baking sheet to make my 1st layer. I placed it in an oven preheated to 350F (177C) for 10 mins or until slightly browned.

Meanwhile, I prepared my 2nd layer, which is the caramel one. In a sauce pan, I melted the butter on medium heat and then added the sweetened condensed milk, the brown sugar, and the cocoa. I let the mixture boil until it caramelized and I then poured it on top of the crust and let it chill. 

Next, I prepared the chocolate layer. In a small pan, I added the cream and vanilla and let it warm on medium heat. I then added the chocolate bar cut into small pieces on top until they are completely melted. I added this mixture on top of the caramel layer on my baking sheet and spread it with my offset spatula.

To finish, I garnished the top with some crumbled Halava pieces and some crushed pistachio. I let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars. 

We really enjoyed those bars kids and adults and it only lasted 2 days because we couldn’t stop eating. 🙂

Enjoy! 🙂