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Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Decadent Salted Caramel Butter Bars to Satisfy Your Cravings

Indulge in these Salted Caramel Butter Bars featuring layers of buttery crust, gooey caramel, and a sprinkle of sea salt—a perfect treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with granulated
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour gluten-free blends can be used
For the Caramel Filling
  • 14 ounces Caramel Candies or soft caramel bits
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and gradually add the all-purpose flour until a thick dough forms.
  4. Press half to two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. In a saucepan, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  6. Pour the melted caramel over the baked crust and sprinkle coarse sea salt over it while it's warm.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer evenly without pressing it down.
  8. Bake again for an additional 25-30 minutes until the topping is set and lightly golden.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with toppings like nuts or chocolate ganache. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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