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Better Than Anything Bars

Better Than Anything Bars That Will Melt Your Heart

These Better Than Anything Bars are a delightful blend of cookie dough, chocolate chips, and caramel that will leave everyone craving for more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Can swap for gluten-free flour blend (cup-for-cup)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup butter Softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Binding agent
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Tasty Filling
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Gooey sweetness

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, drizzle caramel sauce, and drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don't overbake; chill before cutting for cleaner squares. Use quality ingredients for best results.

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