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4-Layer Everything Bars

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4-Layer Everything Bars are an indulgent dessert featuring a base of chocolate chip cookie dough, a luscious caramel layer, a rich peanut butter nougat filling, and a crunchy rice krispies chocolate ganache topping. This layered bar offers an irresistible combination of chewy, creamy, and crispy textures with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

Ingredients

1 (12 oz) package prepared chocolate chip cookie dough

35 caramels, unwrapped

1 tablespoon evaporated milk (for caramel layer)

1 tablespoon water

1/3 cup unsalted butter

1 1/4 cups white sugar

1/2 cup evaporated milk (for nougat filling)

1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow cream

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup rice krispies cereal

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and press prepared cookie dough evenly into the bottom. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt caramels with evaporated milk and water, stirring frequently until smooth and creamy. Pour over cooled cookie crust. Place the pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the caramel.
  3. In the same saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer without stirring for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix marshmallow cream and peanut butter. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the marshmallow mixture and whisk until smooth. Spread evenly over the set caramel layer. Freeze again for 10 minutes.
  4. Place chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat cream in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Pour cream over chocolate chips and stir vigorously until smooth. Stir in rice krispies cereal. Spread evenly over the nougat layer.
  5. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Swap peanut butter in the nougat filling for almond butter to change the nutty flavor.
  • Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or sea salt on top of the ganache layer for extra texture and flavor.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free cookie dough and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best served chilled.
  • Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator before serving.
  • Substitute mini marshmallows melted gently for marshmallow cream if needed.
  • To make nut-free, omit peanut butter or replace with sunflower seed butter.
  • Dairy-free versions possible with suitable substitutes but may alter texture and flavor.

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