Irresistible Salted Caramel Butter Bars Recipe
Indulge in these heavenly salted caramel butter bars, where buttery richness meets gooey caramel in each irresistible bite. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- Sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt sweetened condensed milk with remaining brown sugar until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Pour caramel over the base layer and crumble the remaining dough on top. Sprinkle generously with sea salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the dough.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg