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Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Delicious Salted Caramel Butter Bars You Can't Resist

Indulge in these Salted Caramel Butter Bars featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a gooey caramel layer, topped with sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar sugar alternative can be used
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar no substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure for optimal taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with a gluten-free blend
For the Caramel Filling
  • 14 ounces Caramel Candies or thick store-bought caramel sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can swap with milk for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt essential for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until you form a thick dough. Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  5. Pour the caramel filling over the baked crust and sprinkle flaky sea salt over it.
  6. Crumble the reserved dough over the caramel filling, then return to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool completely in the pan, then chill for 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These bars are versatile; feel free to add nuts or chocolate for a unique touch. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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