EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK COOKIE BARS

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"The most wonderful thing about these kitchen sink cookie bars is that they are easy, fast and delicious. If you are looking for a rich, packed full of flavor, and if you love sweet and salty cookies, this is the cookie bar dessert for you."
-- @karlaharmer
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 35mins
Serves or Makes: 9

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ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup caramel pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped pretzels

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to mix and set aside.

  • Step 3

    In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat to combine.

  • Step 4

    Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat to combine.

  • Step 5

    Fold in the chocolate chips, caramel, and pretzels. Reserve a small amount of each ingredient for sprinkling on top of the cookie bars, if desired.

  • Step 6

    Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Top with reserved chocolate chips, caramel, and pretzel pieces.

  • Step 7

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center of the cookie bars is set.

  • Step 8

    Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature before slicing.

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