Better Than Anything Bars Recipe: A Deliciously Decadent Dessert
Indulge in the irresistible Better Than Anything Bars Recipe: A Deliciously Decadent Dessert, where rich cookie dough meets a gooey caramel layer, creamy peanut butter, and melting chocolate chips. These bars are perfect for any occasion—be it game day, after-school snacks, or cozy family nights. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, they’re an easy-to-make treat that will leave everyone wanting more. Whether you serve them with ice cream, fresh berries, or just as they are, these bars promise to satisfy your sweet cravings while impressing friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 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 caramels (unwrapped)
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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 along with the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Spread half of the cookie dough into the prepared pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk until melted and smooth. Pour over the baked cookie layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining cookie dough on top of the caramel layer and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg