Caramel Salt Cookie Squares (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup butter at room temp, unsalted
02 - 1 cup white sugar
03 - 1 big egg
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
05 - 2 cups regular flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon table salt

→ Topping

08 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips
09 - 1 cup gooey caramel
10 - 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Turn oven to 350°F (175°C). Put parchment on the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
02 - Beat the soft butter with sugar in a big bowl until it's fluffy and pale.
03 - Throw in the egg and vanilla, then stir till everything's mixed well.
04 - In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
05 - Slowly dump the dry mix into the wet mix, stirring just enough. Push this dough flat into your lined pan.
06 - Sprinkle chips all over, then lightly push them into the dough.
07 - Pour caramel all around on top of those chips.
08 - Lightly dust with sea salt bits on top.
09 - Pop in oven for 25-30 mins until edges turn golden and middle feels firm. Let it cool completely before cutting squares.