Easy Caramel Apple Cookie Bars Recipe

Gooey, Crunchy, Delicious: The Ultimate Caramel Apple Cookie Bar Recipe

Craving the taste of fall but short on time? Bake these incredible Caramel Apple Cookie Bars!

This recipe takes refrigerated sugar cookie dough and transforms it into a decadent dessert with layers of sweet apples, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans.

Perfect for beginners, after-school treats, or sharing at potlucks!

Embrace the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Caramel Apple Cookie Bars!

This recipe offers a perfect marriage of simplicity and taste, utilizing store-bought cookie dough as a base for a layered dessert masterpiece.

Transitioning from basic cookie dough to an impressive treat is surprisingly easy, requiring minimal effort and prep time.

Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Cookie Bar Recipe:

• Easy & Delicious: This recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. The use of pre-made cookie dough cuts down on prep time significantly, allowing you to focus on enjoying the delightful flavors.
• Layered Perfection: Each bite offers a symphony of textures and tastes. From the gooey caramel and crunchy pecans to the soft cookie dough and sweet apples, this recipe is an explosion of deliciousness!
• Kid-Friendly Fun: With simple steps and minimal work, this recipe is a great opportunity to get kids involved in the kitchen. Older children may even be able to tackle the entire recipe independently!
• Versatile & Shareable: Enjoy these bars warm from the oven as a delightful treat, or pack them up to share with friends and family. They’re perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or even as a homemade gift.
• Fall Flavors On Demand: Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall anytime! This recipe allows you to recreate the warm and inviting taste of the season whenever you crave it.

Ready to embrace the taste of fall and create a dessert that’s both easy and impressive?

Gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, so you can enjoy baking and eating these amazing cookie bars. 

Caramel Apple Cookie Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

Roll Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
2 Medium Granny Smith Apples, chopped
1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 cup Caramel Ice Cream Sauce
4 T All Purpose Flour
1/2 t Salt

Supplies

8″ x 8″ Baking Dish
Nonstick Baking Spray
2 Small Mixing Bowls

Instructions:

1) Pre-heat oven to 350 and lightly coat baking dish with nonstick baking spray.

2) Set aside 1/2 cup of cookie dough. Then press remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.

3) Bake for approx 10 minutes until golden brown and remove from oven.

4) Let cookie cool for approx. 10 minutes.

5) Add caramel sauce and 3 T flour to a small bowl and stir together, so that there are no lumps.

6) In a second bowl, toss apples, 1 T flour and chopped pecans together.

7) Pour caramel over the cookie base.

8) Sprinkle apple pecan evenly on top of the caramel.

9) Crumble the reserved cookie dough on top of the apples and pecans.

10) Bake for approx. 40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

11) Let cool and then cut into 9 pieces.