🍫 Better-Than-Anything Bars 🍪
Ingredients:
1 box (19.5 ounces) fudge brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water, etc.)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 jar (14 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare the Brownie Base: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the brownie mix package. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions and spread it evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for the time indicated on the box, then remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Add the Toppings: Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the warm brownie layer. Drizzle the caramel topping generously over the chocolate chips, using the back of a spoon to spread it slightly if needed. If you’re using nuts, sprinkle them evenly over the caramel layer for added crunch.
Bake Again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Finish with Sea Salt: Once cooled, sprinkle flaky sea salt lightly over the top for a delightful sweet-and-salty contrast. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.