# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
→ Cookie Layer
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
10 - 1 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
11 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
13 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
14 - 1/2 cup sweet potato puree or pumpkin puree
15 - 1/2 cup crumbled leftover turkey bacon (optional)
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Topping
17 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce
18 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Blend melted unsalted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until fully incorporated. Press evenly into the lined baking pan to form the base.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, mini marshmallows, sweet potato or pumpkin puree, optional turkey bacon, and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.
05 - Spread cookie mixture over graham crust. Drizzle caramel sauce across the top and gently swirl with a knife.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into portions.
