Chopped Caramello Cookie Bars
Chopped Caramello Cookie Bars are a decadent, no-bake dessert bar made by layering crushed chocolate cookies with a rich, gooey caramel and chocolate filling. This indulgent treat is a popular homemade confection, often found at bake sales and potlucks, and is considered a modern, easy-to-make variation of classic American cookie bars.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat dessert, with very little protein or fiber. A single bar provides a significant amount of energy, primarily from sugars and saturated fats, and is a source of calcium and iron from the chocolate and dairy components.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 bar (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish is a prime example of the 'no-bake' dessert trend, which prioritizes convenience and texture contrast (crunchy cookie vs. soft caramel) over traditional baking methods. Its popularity is fueled by social media and its use of familiar, store-bought ingredients to create a visually appealing, shareable treat.
