Description
Chocolate-packed 4-layer everything bars combine sweet and salty flavors in one irresistible dessert. Rich layers of graham cracker, caramel, chocolate chips, and nuts create a perfect indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (12 ounces / 340 grams) prepared chocolate chip cookie dough
- 35 caramels, unwrapped
- 1 jar (7 ounces / 198 grams) marshmallow cream
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Sugar and Dairy Components:
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) white sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
Cereal and Texture Components:
- 3/4 cup (20 grams) Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. Press chocolate chip cookie dough uniformly across the bottom of the pan using fingers or the back of a spoon. Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely before proceeding.
- Melt caramels with evaporated milk and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Carefully pour the liquid caramel over the cooled cookie base, distributing evenly. Freeze for 10 minutes to solidify the caramel layer.
- Prepare nougat by combining butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes without stirring. Separately, blend marshmallow cream and peanut butter. Incorporate the hot sugar mixture into the cream-peanut butter blend, whisking until consistent. Pour over the caramel layer and return to freezer for 10 minutes.
- Create chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour over chocolate chips, allowing to sit briefly before stirring until smooth. Fold in Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring even coating. Spread the crunchy chocolate mixture across the nougat layer.
- Refrigerate the entire dessert for a minimum of 2 hours to completely set all layers. Remove from refrigerator, slice into bars, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cookie dough is evenly pressed to create a uniform base that supports subsequent layers without cracking or breaking.
- Caramel can be tricky, so maintain medium heat and stir constantly to prevent burning or scorching during melting process.
- Freezing between layers helps maintain distinct textures and prevents layers from blending, creating a cleaner, more professional-looking dessert.
- Consider using parchment paper for easier removal and clean cutting of bars, allowing smooth extraction without damaging delicate layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 33 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg