Dessert

Ultimate Peanut Butter Caramel Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

ByVictor Layne November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Introduction

These Ultimate Peanut Butter Caramel Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine rich peanut butter, gooey caramel, crunchy toffee bits, and melty chocolate chips for a decadent treat. Perfect for sharing or satisfying a sweet craving, they offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors in every bite.

A thick square slice of a chocolate chip cookie bar shows three layers: a bottom light beige cookie base, a middle layer packed with dark chocolate chunks mixed in light cookie dough, and a top cookie layer dotted with more chocolate chips. Golden caramel sauce is drizzled generously over the top and sides, gently pooling around the base. A few coarse white salt crystals are scattered on top and around the slice, which sits on a piece of white parchment paper on a wooden table. The background is softly blurred with more cookie bars visible. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup caramel sauce
1 cup toffee bits
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 5: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 6: Drizzle the peanut butter and caramel sauce over the dough, then use a knife to swirl them together.
Step 7: Sprinkle the toffee bits and chocolate chips evenly over the top.
Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Step 9: Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Tips & Variations

Avoid overmixing the dough to keep the bars tender and soft.
Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Use parchment paper to easily lift bars from the pan and cut them cleanly.
Try swirling the caramel and peanut butter with a toothpick for a pretty marbled effect.
Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty twist.
Substitute crunchy peanut butter or try almond or cashew butter for a unique flavor.
If toffee bits aren’t available, crushed Heath bars work well as a substitute.

Storage

Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat briefly in the microwave or enjoy at room temperature. Let the bars cool completely before storing to maintain the perfect texture.

How to Serve

A close-up image of a thick square dessert bar with two visible layers: the bottom layer is a dense, light beige cookie dough mixed with chocolate chips, and the top layer is a thicker, golden cookie dough packed with chocolate chunks. The entire bar is drizzled generously with shiny caramel sauce that flows down the sides, pooling slightly at the base. A few salt crystals are sprinkled on top and around the bar on the white marbled surface, adding texture contrast. The background is softly blurred with warm tones, keeping focus tightly on the dessert bar. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these bars gluten-free?

Yes, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend suitable for cookies. Make sure the blend includes xanthan gum for the best texture.

Can I use homemade caramel sauce?

Absolutely! Homemade caramel sauce adds a rich, buttery flavor and allows you to control sweetness. Just drizzle it over the dough as instructed and swirl along with the peanut butter.