Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Salted Caramel Butter Bars are a delightful treat that combines a buttery, crumbly crust with a rich, gooey salted caramel topping. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your family and friends. With their incredible flavor and irresistible texture, these bars will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sea salt (coarse)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and mix until just combined; the dough should be crumbly yet hold together.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- For the salted caramel topping, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat; stir continuously until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, then pour over the baked crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chocolate chips or nuts before baking. Customize flavors by adding a pinch of cinnamon to the caramel sauce or using different types of salt for contrast.