Salted Caramel Butter Bars
These Salted Caramel Butter Bars are a delightful combination of buttery goodness and gooey caramel, topped with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty treat.
Ingredients
For the crust and topping
- 1 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon coarse sea salt (adjust to taste)
For the caramel layer
- 1 bag caramel candies, unwrapped (or 2 cups soft caramel bits)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a thick dough forms.
Baking
- Press half to two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
- While baking, melt caramel candies and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the warm caramel over the baked crust and sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Crumble remaining dough over the caramel layer without pressing it down.
- Bake again for another 25-30 minutes or until topping is set and lightly golden.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
- For cleaner cuts, chill in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For better preservation, refrigerate in warmer climates. These bars can also be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgSugar: 18g
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