Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with the Better Than Anything Bars Recipe: A Deliciously Decadent Dessert. These bars combine a rich, buttery cookie base layered with gooey caramel, creamy peanut butter, and melting chocolate chips to create a dessert experience that is nothing short of heavenly. Perfect for any occasion—from after-school snacks to game day celebrations—these bars are easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone. With their irresistible flavors and delightful textures, they will quickly become your go-to dessert for gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed 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 milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces caramels, unwrapped
- 5 ounces canned evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Spread half of the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for about 10 minutes until slightly golden.
- Meanwhile, melt caramels with evaporated milk over low heat until smooth.
- Pour caramel over the baked base layer, then spread the remaining cookie mixture on top.
- Bake for an additional 10–12 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (48g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg