Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Crack in the eggs and pour the vanilla extract into the mixture. Beat again until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Spread half of the cookie dough in the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are golden but the center is still soft.

Remove from the oven and drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the baked layer. Spread the remaining cookie dough on top and drizzle with the rest of the caramel.

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top is lightly golden.

Allow your cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.