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4-Layer Everything Bars – Wallflour Girl

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In Part 3 of making 4-Layer Everything Bars – Wallflour Girl, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

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I’ve made these bars so many times, I could do it with my eyes closed, but let me walk you through it. Start by pressing the crust into the pan – make sure it’s even so it bakes uniformly. A quick 10-minute pre-bake sets the crust and prevents it from getting soggy when you add the wet layer on top.

Then, just spoon the chocolate chip cookie mixture over the warm crust – it’ll spread as it bakes, so don’t worry about perfect coverage. Drizzle the caramel in a zigzag pattern for even distribution, and sprinkle the sea salt before baking. Watch for the edges to turn golden brown and the center to look just set – that’s your cue. Let them cool completely before slicing, or you’ll end up with a gooey mess (though it’s still delicious).

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

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4-Layer Everything Bars – Wallflour Girl

These 4-Layer Everything Bars are a chewy, buttery, and utterly indulgent treat with a shortbread base, gooey caramel center, crunchy chocolate chip cookie layer, and a final sprinkle of sea salt. Home cooks love them because they're simple to assemble, use pantry staples, and disappear in minutes.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings16 bars
CourseDessert
Calories320 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour and granulated sugar. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you make the cookie layer.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the egg with brown sugar and melted butter until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips, then dollop the mixture over the crust and spread gently.
  5. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is just set. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
  6. Once cool, lift out using the parchment, slice into 16 bars, and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the best texture, make sure your butter is truly cold when you cut it into the crust – it creates that perfect flaky base. These bars keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months; just thaw at room temperature before serving.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 320 kcalProtein: 5gCarbs: 42gFat: 16gFiber: 2g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.