Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Salted Caramel Butter Bars. A buttery crust topped with a luscious caramel layer, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Caramel Layer:
- 1 (11 oz) bag of soft caramels, unwrapped
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust: Cream together butter and powdered sugar, add vanilla, salt, and flour to form a dough. Press two-thirds into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Create the Caramel Layer: Melt caramels and cream, pour over crust, top with remaining dough, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with sea salt flakes, cool completely, then cut into squares.
Notes
- For easier slicing, refrigerate bars for 30 minutes after cooling.
- You can substitute caramel bits for wrapped caramels if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
