Description
Discover the ultimate dessert indulgence with Salted Caramel Gooey Butter Bars—an irresistible combination of creamy caramel and a buttery, gooey texture. Perfect for any occasion, these bars balance sweet and salty flavors in every bite, making them a crowd-pleaser at parties or a delightful treat for a cozy night in. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers will find success with this straightforward recipe. Elevate your dessert experience by drizzling extra salted caramel on top for a stunning presentation!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Prepare the salted caramel: Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling. Stop stirring and cook until the thermometer reads 370 F. Remove from heat, add butter, then cream and salt. Cool.
- Create the bar base: Mix base ingredients in a bowl until crumbly; press into a greased 8”x8” pan. Pour cooled caramel over the crust.
- Make the filling: Beat together room-temperature butter and sugar in another bowl. Add corn syrup and egg, mix well, then alternate adding flour and evaporated milk. Spread over the caramel.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350 F, bake for about 35 minutes until edges are brown but center jiggles slightly. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (51g)
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg