Description
Salted Caramel Butter Bars are a heavenly dessert that brings together the rich flavor of buttery crust and the gooey sweetness of caramel, topped off with a delightful hint of sea salt. These bars are not only easy to make but also perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a cozy night in. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create these indulgent squares that will leave everyone craving more. Each bite offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors, making them an irresistible treat. Drizzle with extra caramel or serve alongside vanilla ice cream to elevate the experience even further. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delectable delight!
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Coarse sea salt
- Sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Gradually add all-purpose flour until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the caramel filling, heat sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth (about 5 minutes). Stir in sea salt to taste.
- Pour the warm caramel mixture over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until bubbly but set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg