Description
Indulge in the delightful Better Than Anything Bars Recipe, where every bite is a luscious blend of buttery cookie dough layered with gooey caramel, creamy peanut butter, and topped with melting chocolate chips. This scrumptious dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an after-school treat or a festive gathering with friends. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, these bars are not only quick to make but also incredibly satisfying to eat. Their rich flavors and chewy texture will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 14 ounces unwrapped caramels
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well; stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips. Spread half of the dough into the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes until just set.
- While baking, melt caramels with evaporated milk over low heat until smooth.
- Pour melted caramel over baked base and dollop remaining dough on top before returning to the oven.
- Bake for another 10–15 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (68g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg