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Better Than Anything Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Better Than Anything Bars are a decadent and easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake mix crust topped with sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy toffee bits. Baked to golden perfection and optionally sprinkled with sea salt, these bars combine sweet, salty, and buttery flavors for an irresistibly delicious treat perfect for potlucks and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

Topping

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toffee bits
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and egg. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms that can be pressed into the pan.
  3. Press Dough into Pan: Evenly press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming a uniform crust layer that will serve as the base of the bars.
  4. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the dough crust, ensuring it covers the entire surface for sweetness and moisture.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips and Toffee: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and toffee bits evenly over the top of the condensed milk layer to create a luscious topping with crunch.
  6. Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is fully set, ensuring the bars hold together well.
  7. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This step helps maintain the layered structure and makes slicing easier without crumbling.
  8. Optional Sea Salt Sprinkle: After cooling, sprinkle with a touch of sea salt if desired to enhance the sweet and salty flavor contrast.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute dark chocolate chips for semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Add chopped pecans to the topping for extra crunch and nuttiness.
  • These bars are ideal for potlucks and freeze well for storage.
  • Make sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting to keep the layers intact and avoid crumbling.

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