Description
Salted Caramel Butter Bars are a heavenly dessert that combines a rich, buttery shortbread crust with a luscious salted caramel topping. Each bite is an indulgent experience, offering a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that will leave you craving more. These bars are wonderfully chewy yet crumbly, making them ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy nights in. With easy-to-follow instructions and common ingredients, even novice bakers can create these delightful treats with confidence. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them straight from the pan; either way, they promise to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour until fully combined.
- 3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- 4. Remove from oven and pour warmed salted caramel sauce over the crust, spreading it evenly.
- 5. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- 6. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares, optionally drizzling with extra salted caramel and sprinkling sea salt on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg