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4-layer Everything Bars Recipe

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Indulge in these 4-layer everything bars featuring cookie dough, caramel, nougat, and crispy chocolate ganache. A dessert lover’s dream!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 16 1x

Ingredients

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer:
  • 1 package (12 ounces) prepared chocolate chip cookie dough
  • Caramel Layer:
  • 35 caramels, unwrapped
  • 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Nougat Filling:
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • 1¼ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • Rice Krispies Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cookie layer
    Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. Press the prepared cookie dough into an even layer at the bottom of the pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden on top. Let this cool completely before moving to the next layer. (Pro tip: Stick it in the fridge if you’re impatient like me.)
  2. Melt the caramel layer
    While the cookie layer cools, combine the unwrapped caramels, evaporated milk, and water in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until everything melts into a smooth, golden sauce. Pour this over the cooled cookie layer, then pop the pan into the freezer for 10 minutes to let it set.
  3. Make the nougat filling
    Combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in your saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes, then reduce heat and let it simmer (without stirring) for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix marshmallow cream and peanut butter in a bowl. Once the sugar mixture is ready, pour it over the marshmallow mixture and whisk until smooth. Spread this fluffy layer over the caramel and freeze again for 10 minutes.
  4. Top with Rice Krispies chocolate ganache
    Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it’s steaming but not boiling. Pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth. Mix in the Rice Krispies cereal, then spread the ganache over the nougat layer as evenly as possible. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Notes

Store these bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. If you want to make them last longer, freeze individual pieces wrapped in wax paper and store them in a zip-top bag. To enjoy, let them thaw in the fridge or on the counter for about 20 minutes. These bars are best served cold, but if you prefer them softer, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes.

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

Find it online: https://recipevibe.com/4-layer-everything-bars-recipe/