Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Salted Caramel Butter Bars with a buttery crust, chewy caramel center, and a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. These easy-to-make bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Caramel Filling:
- 1 (11-ounce) bag soft caramels (unwrapped)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix Crust: Cream softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, then mix in flour and salt to form a dough.
- Press and Bake: Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare Caramel: Melt caramels with heavy cream in a saucepan until smooth. Pour over baked crust, sprinkle with sea salt.
- Finish and Bake: Crumble remaining dough over caramel, press gently, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Bars are easier to slice when chilled.
- For extra richness, add a pinch of salt to the crust or mix in mini chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
