Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Better Than Anything Bars! These decadent treats feature layers of buttery cookie dough, rich chocolate chips, and a gooey caramel center that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any gathering—be it a birthday party, holiday celebration, or simply a cozy night at home—these bars offer an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. With their impressive presentation and delightful sweetness, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Optional: Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture until fully blended.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish and drizzle with caramel sauce. Top with spoonfuls of remaining dough.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg