Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Salted Caramel Butter Bars, a dessert that perfectly balances rich buttery flavors with a hint of salt. These bars feature a luscious shortbread crust layered with creamy caramel, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s hard to resist. Whether it’s for a birthday celebration, a cozy gathering, or simply treating yourself, these butter bars will impress everyone with their irresistible taste and easy preparation. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups salted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 14 ounces caramel candies
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- Flake sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and gradually add flour until just combined.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- Melt caramel candies with heavy cream over medium heat until smooth. Pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake again for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Let cool completely before sprinkling with flake sea salt and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg