🍫 Better Than Anything Bars
Ingredients:
Crust Layer
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 full sheets)
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1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
Caramel Layer
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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4 tbsp butter
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
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1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Optional: Sea salt for topping or chopped nuts
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Crust
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and brown sugar in a bowl until well combined.
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Press the mixture firmly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
2. Make the Caramel Layer
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, and salt.
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Stir constantly until thick and golden (about 8–10 minutes).
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Pour over the baked crust and spread evenly.
3. Add the Chocolate Layer
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Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the hot caramel.
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Let them sit for 2–3 minutes to melt, then spread gently with a spatula until smooth.
4. Chill and Serve
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Optional: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt or chopped nuts.
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Chill in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours until firm.
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Cut into bars and serve!
💡 Tips:
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For an extra crunch, add a layer of chopped toffee bits or crushed pretzels on top of the chocolate.
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You can use store-bought caramel sauce in a pinch, but homemade is richer and holds better when sliced.
Want a no-bake or gluten-free variation? I can tweak it for you!
