Better Than Anything Bars
Gooey caramel, melty chocolate, and chewy cookie dough come together in these Better Than Anything Bars—an easy and irresistible dessert perfect for any crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chunks
- 1 cup soft caramel candies melted
- Optional: extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment or grease.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chunks.
- Spread half the dough into the pan, layer melted caramel over it, then top with remaining dough.
- Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool fully before slicing.
Notes
- Use parchment for clean slicing.
- Caramel sauce or dulce de leche can substitute for melted candies.
- Store at room temp, in fridge, or freeze for later.
- Add sea salt, nuts, or swap chocolate types to customize.