Sweet and Salty Turtle Cookie Bars

Sweet and Salty Turtle Cookie Bars
2 sticks softened butter 3/4 Cup sugar 3/4 Cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanillla 2 1/2 Cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 Cups chocolate chips 3/4 Cup caramel ice cream topping 1/2 Cup chopped pretzel sticks 1/2 Cup ground walnuts 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand or electric mixer cream butter and sugars until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla until well combined. Place flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and slowly add to wet ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips. 2. Spray a 11x7 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Press 1/2 of the cookie dough into the bottom of the dish. Drizzle caramel sauce over dough then sprinkle with pretzels and walnuts. With a cookie scoop, scoop the remaining cookie dough evenly over top of pretzels and nuts. Press down slightly, should look uneven. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until cookies just start to turn golden on the edges. Remove and let cool completely before cutting into squares. 12 bars