Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Salted Caramel Butter Bars! These delectable treats feature a rich, buttery shortbread crust layered with creamy, melt-in-your-mouth salted caramel. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy nights at home to festive celebrations—these bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, even novice bakers can create this irresistible sweet treat. Customize them further with your favorite toppings for an added twist, or enjoy them as is for a classic dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 14 ounces caramel candies
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Flake sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the salted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until fully combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream and vanilla over medium heat until smooth.
- Pour the melted caramel over the crust and sprinkle flake sea salt on top before returning to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg