Better Than Anything Bars are perfect for fall! They’re ideal for after-school snacks, cozy date nights, or even game day treats.
Ingredients
For the 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
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 14 ounces of caramels, unwrapped (or 14 ounces of caramel bits)
- 5 ounces canned evaporated milk (use only up to 5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
Instructions
For the Bars:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9″x13″ baking pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press half of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
For the Caramel Sauce:
- While the dough is baking, place 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 combined. If necessary, add more time until fully melted.
- Once melted, stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
To Assemble:
- Spread the caramel mixture over the partially baked dough.
- Drop the remaining cookie dough by teaspoons over the caramel layer.
- Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
Let cool before slicing into bars, and enjoy the deliciousness!