Description
Better Than Anything Bars are a delicious dessert that combines chocolate, caramel, and a soft cookie base, making them a must-try treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the dough layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel and gently spread it to cover as much as possible.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Better Than Anything Bars, dessert, chocolate, caramel, baking