Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Better Than Anything Bars! These decadent treats are a delightful combination of rich, buttery cookie dough layered with gooey caramel and semi-sweet chocolate chips, all topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for that perfect sweet-savory balance. Ideal for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy nights in, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can personalize them with your favorite nuts or chocolate variations. Get ready to enjoy every luscious bite!
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 (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat 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 softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared dish; drizzle caramel sauce over it.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top and spread gently.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares; sprinkle sea salt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg