Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Better Than Anything Bars, a decadent treat that combines rich layers of chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and gooey caramel. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an after-school snack, a sweet addition to your date night, or a crowd-pleaser at game day gatherings. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this mouthwatering dessert that will impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them warm with ice cream or as a delightful addition to your festive celebrations—these bars promise to satisfy every sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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- 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 chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 14 ounces caramels (unwrapped) or caramel bits
- 5 ounces canned evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9"x13" baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Spread half of the dough in the prepared pan and bake for about 8–10 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramels with evaporated milk in the microwave; stir in peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour caramel mixture over baked layer and drop remaining dough on top.
- Bake for an additional 17–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg