Chocolate Chip Cookie Millionaire Bars

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"Like a cookie meshed with a candy bar in the most decadent way."

Stacked chocolate chip cookie bars with caramel and chocolate topping, with milk in a jug in the background
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Bake Time:
25 mins
Chill Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
24

You’ve probably heard of classic Millionaire Bars, but our Chocolate Chip Cookie Millionaire Bars take them to a whole new level. Instead of the traditional crisp shortbread base, we use a chewy, buttery chocolate chip cookie dough for a comforting, familiar texture (and a super easy shortcut!).

In these bars, a candy bar meets a homestyle cookie in the most decadent way. Each bite features nearly equal layers of cookie, rich caramel, and silky semisweet chocolate ganache. While you won’t get the traditional "snap" of a millionaire's shortbread, you’ll enjoy a more indulgent, tender, and satisfying treat.

“This is definitely a hefty, impressive cookie for the sweet/caramel lover in your life,” says recipe developer Melissa Gray. “They’re surprisingly not overly sweet, but a true treat.”

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • baking spray with flour

  • 2 (16 1/2-ounce) packages refrigerated break-and-bake chocolate chip cookie dough (such as Nestlé Toll House)

  • 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon table salt

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1 tablespoon pats, divided

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 (4-ounce) bars (56% cacao) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Millionaire’s Bars ingredients on a marble counter

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  2. Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray; line bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving a 1- to 2-inch overhang on long sides.

  3. Break apart dough squares along perforations and evenly scatter in bottom of the prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Using a sheet of plastic wrap placed directly on surface, press dough into an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Remove and discard plastic wrap.

    Chocolate chip cookie dough spread and pressed into a lined pan

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or with just some moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack while making filling.

    Baked chocolate chip cookie base being tested with a toothpick

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  5. Add condensed milk, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1 cup of the butter to a large saucepan; cook over medium, whisking constantly, until butter is melted and mixture starts to bubble, about 10 minutes.

    Smooth caramel mixture being whisked in a saucepan on stovetop

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  6. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, over medium until mixture is a caramel color, thickened, and registers 235°F on a candy or instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla until combined.

    Caramel mixture being stirred with a thermometer in a saucepan

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  7. Working quickly, pour caramel over cookie layer, spreading into an even layer with a small offset spatula. Chill in refrigerator, uncovered, until set, about 1 hour.

    Caramel layer being spread evenly over the baked cookie base

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  8. Add chocolate, cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a medium, heatproof bowl; place bowl over  a saucepan filled with 1 inch of simmering water, making sure bottom of bowl does not touch water. Cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate mixture is melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Melted chocolate being stirred in a bowl with a spatula

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  9. Working quickly, pour and spread chocolate mixture evenly over caramel layer. Chill in refrigerator, uncovered, until set, about 1 hour.

    Chocolate layer being spread over caramel layer in baking pan

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  10. Using parchment paper as handles, remove from pan and place on a cutting board. Using a warm, dry, sharp knife, cut into bars; wipe knife clean with a damp paper towel between cuts, if desired. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.

    Sliced chocolate chip cookie bars with caramel and chocolate topping on a wooden cutting board

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

485 Calories
25g Fat
63g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 485
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 54g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 281mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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