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Better Than Anything Bars Recipe

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These Better Than Anything Bars are a decadent treat featuring a buttery cookie base layered with gooey caramel peanut butter sauce and topped with chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these bars offer a delicious combination of flavors and textures, ideal for dessert or sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

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Bars:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 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 chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Caramel Sauce:

  • 14 ounces caramels, unwrapped (or caramel bits)
  • 5 ounces canned evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9″x13″ baking pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat them together until the mixture is fluffy and smooth.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until just blended. Then mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate step, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until fully combined to form the cookie dough.
  5. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips either by hand or briefly with your mixer, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the dough.
  6. First Bake: Spread half of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake this layer for 8-10 minutes until lightly set.
  7. Prepare Caramel Sauce: While the base is baking, combine the unwrapped caramels and evaporated milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on power level 5 for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter thoroughly.
  8. Add Caramel Layer: Once the bottom cookie layer is baked, spread the caramel sauce evenly over it.
  9. Top with Remaining Dough: Drop the remaining cookie dough by teaspoonfuls evenly over the caramel layer.
  10. Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the top dough is golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips according to taste preference.
  • If you prefer a thinner caramel layer, reduce the amount of caramel sauce slightly.
  • Be sure to watch the caramel carefully when microwaving to avoid burning.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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