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Vegan & Paleo Caramel Cookie Bars

5 from 1 vote
These caramel cookie bars are three layers of deliciousness and filled with a gooey date caramel! They're vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: cookie, Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread cookie layer:
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • pinch of salt
For the date caramel layer:
  • ¾ cup dates pitted and soaked in hot water for at least an hour
  • ¼ cup cashew butter
  • 3 tablespoon nondairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
For the chocolate layer:
  • 3 tablespoon coconut butter melted
  • 2-3 tablespoon date syrup
  • 2 tablespoon almond butter
  • 2 tablespoon cacao powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Mix together the shortbread ingredients, press into pane, and bake for 12-15 min. or until edges are slightly golden.
  2. In a food processor, add the date caramel ingredients and process until you have a smooth caramel. Spread over the baked cookie layer and place in freezer to set.
  3. Melt together the chocolate layer ingredients until well combined. Spread evenly over caramel layer and return to freezer to set. Once hardened, slice and enjoy!