Are chocolate chip cookie bars and blondies the same thing? Discuss!!! Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies Bars with Date Caramel Make 24 bars For the Date Caramel: 12 ounces pitted Medjool dates 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt For the Dough: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup light brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups (338g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 (3-ounce) bars dark chocolate, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with parchment. Make the date caramel: In a blender or food processor, combine the dates, water, cinnamon, and salt and purée until mainly smooth. Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the olive oil and sugars until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Add the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix unt...