Better Than Anything Bars – Gooey, Chocolatey Bliss
Deliciously gooey bars with layers of chocolate and caramel, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, folding in the chocolate chips.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish as the base.
- Spread the caramel sauce evenly over the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the caramel layer and bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely in the pan, then slice into squares.
Notes
Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg