Creating Better Than Anything Bars can be straightforward if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Mix with a hand mixer until well combined.
3. Bake the Cake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Cool the Cake: Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, use a fork to poke holes all over the cake’s surface while still warm.
5. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the surface of the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
6. Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Next, drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the condensed milk layer, ensuring it covers the entire cake.
7. Sprinkle Chocolate Chips: Evenly distribute the chocolate chips over the caramel layer, pressing them lightly into the mixture.
8. Chill: Let the cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
9. Add Toppings: Once the cake is chilled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the surface. Top with crushed Heath bars or Skor bars.
10. Drizzle Chocolate Syrup: If desired, drizzle chocolate syrup over the top for extra sweetness and visual appeal.

These steps should lead you to create mouth-watering Better Than Anything Bars that will steal the spotlight at any gathering!