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Luscious Layer Everything Bars Recipe

Luscious Layer Everything Bars Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 17 1x

Description

Delectable layer everything bars combine crispy graham cracker base with sweet chocolate, caramel, and nutty textures. Snack perfection emerges from simple ingredients mixed with love, offering you a quick, irresistible treat perfect for sharing with friends.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (12 oz / 340 g) chocolate chip cookie dough
  • 35 caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 tbsp evaporated milk
  • 1 tbsp water
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) white sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 jar (7 oz / 198 g) marshmallow cream
  • ¼ cup (60 g) peanut butter
  • 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup rice krispies cereal

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan to prevent ingredient adhesion and ensure smooth removal.
  2. Cookie Foundation: Press chocolate chip cookie dough uniformly across the pan’s base, creating a golden-brown foundation through baking at 350°F for 13-15 minutes.
  3. Caramel Construction: Transform caramels into a glossy mixture over medium heat, then cascade the molten liquid across the cooled cookie crust, freezing for 10 minutes to stabilize.
  4. Nougat Narrative: Melt butter, incorporate sugar and milk, bringing to a rolling boil. Simultaneously blend marshmallow cream and peanut butter, combining with the hot butter mixture to create a silky nougat filling. Spread evenly and freeze for 10 minutes.
  5. Chocolate Krispies Finale: Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips, stirring until achieving a velvety ganache. Fold in rice krispies, then distribute the mixture across the nougat layer.
  6. Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 2 hours, allowing layers to harmonize. Before serving, permit bars to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes, ensuring clean cuts and optimal texture.

Notes

  • Prep Pan Perfectly: Grease thoroughly to prevent sticky layers and ensure easy bar removal.
  • Cookie Base Matters: Bake until golden but not overdone; a consistent thickness guarantees even layering and texture.
  • Caramel Consistency Key: Stir continuously while melting to achieve smooth, glossy caramel without burning.
  • Cooling Crucial: Allow each layer to set and stabilize before adding the next, preventing ingredient bleeding and maintaining distinct flavor profiles.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 17
  • Calories: 295
  • Sugar: 27 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg