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Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Heavenly Salted Caramel Butter Bars You'll Crave Again and Again

Delight in these irresistible Salted Caramel Butter Bars featuring a buttery shortbread crust and gooey caramel filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Butter Use room temperature for the best mixing results.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and is crucial for texture; no substitutions recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Enhances sweetness while giving a fine texture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option.
For the Caramel Filling
  • 14 oz Caramel Candies The crucial star of the recipe.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Aids in melting the caramel smoothly.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth and warmth.
  • 1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Microwave-safe bowl or saucepan
  • parchment paper

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, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix until a thick, cohesive dough forms. Reserve about ½ to ⅓ of the dough for topping later.
  4. Press the remaining dough evenly into the base of the lined pan and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Melt the caramel candies and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, stirring until smooth, around 2 to 4 minutes.
  6. Pour the caramel filling over the baked crust, spreading evenly, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  7. Crumble the reserved dough over the caramel filling evenly.
  8. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the topping is set and lightly golden.
  9. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature and avoid overbaking the crust.

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