Granny Mabel's Bar Cookies Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 3.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• STEP 5.Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• STEP 6.While the cookie base is baking, prepare the caramel layer. In a saucepan, melt the caramels and heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
• STEP 7.Once the cookie base is done baking, pour the caramel mixture over the top, spreading it evenly. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
• STEP 8.Store the Granny Mabel's Bar Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• STEP 9.Serve the bar cookies as a delicious snack or dessert. They pair well with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to line your baking dish with parchment paper to easily remove the cookies once they are done.
• Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean and neat squares.
• For an extra touch, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the caramel layer before it sets for a sweet and salty flavor combination.

Storage and Serving

• Store the Granny Mabel's Bar Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Serve the bar cookies as a delicious snack or dessert. They pair well with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.