Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with Better Than Anything Bars! These gooey dessert bars are a delightful combination of buttery cookie dough, rich chocolate chips, and luscious caramel, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for a touch of sophistication. Perfect for any occasion—be it parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night in—these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your friends and family. With easy-to-follow steps and customizable options, you can create your own version of this crowd-pleasing favorite!
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) 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 with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well with each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing; fold in chocolate chips.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle caramel sauce over it and spread remaining dough on top gently.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg