Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Butter Bars, a decadent dessert that combines a buttery shortbread crust with a rich, creamy salted caramel filling. These bars are perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering, cozy family night, or a sweet treat just for you. The contrast of sweet and salty will have everyone reaching for seconds. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and simple preparation, these bars are an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 14 ounces caramel candies
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Flake sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat together salted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, melt caramel candies with heavy cream and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the hot crust and sprinkle with flake sea salt.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg