Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of buttery shortbread and rich salted caramel with these Salted Caramel Butter Bars. Perfectly baked for a soft, chewy texture, these bars are drizzled with homemade caramel for an extra touch of decadence. Ideal for gatherings or satisfying your sweet cravings, this simple recipe guarantees delicious results in just over an hour.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Stir until boiling, then simmer for three minutes without stirring.
- Pour the warm salted caramel over the baked shortbread and spread evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg