4-Layer Everything Bars

5 from 1 vote

A decadent dessert featuring layers of chewy cookie, gooey caramel, creamy marshmallow-peanut butter, and a crunchy chocolate topping.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Decadent, Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

9x13-inch baking pan
Saucepan
Microwave-safe Bowl

Ingredients

1 package Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 12 oz, prepared
35 pieces Caramels unwrapped
1 tablespoon Evaporated Milk for caramel layer
1 tablespoon Water for caramel layer
1/3 cup Unsalted Butter for marshmallow-peanut butter layer
1 1/4 cup White Sugar for marshmallow-peanut butter layer
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk for marshmallow-peanut butter layer
1 jar Marshmallow Cream 7 oz
1/4 cup Peanut Butter
1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
3/4 cup Rice Krispies Cereal

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the prepared chocolate chip cookie dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine caramels, 1 tablespoon evaporated milk, and 1 tablespoon water. Stir continuously until the caramels are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour the warm caramel evenly over the cooled cookie base. Set aside to cool and start setting.
In another saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the white sugar and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to boil. Let it gently boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and promptly stir in the marshmallow cream and peanut butter until smooth. Immediately spread this mixture over the cooled caramel layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Stir in the rice krispies cereal. Spread this final layer carefully over the marshmallow-peanut butter layer.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour, or until set firm enough to slice. Cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or let sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

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