Description
Salted caramel butter bars deliver pure indulgence with their buttery crust and silky caramel center. Rich layers of sweet and salty flavors invite you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups salted butter, at room temperature
- 14 ounces (397 grams) caramel candies, unwrapped
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Liquids:
- 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- Flake sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a stand mixer, blend butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until creamy and light, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the butter mixture, ensuring thorough integration.
- Gradually fold flour into the mixture, creating a soft, cohesive dough.
- Distribute half the dough evenly across the prepared baking dish, pressing firmly to create a uniform base.
- Wrap the remaining dough and refrigerate to maintain its consistency.
- Bake the pressed dough for 15-20 minutes until edges develop a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
- Melt caramel candies with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at intervals until smooth and glossy.
- Blend vanilla extract into the melted caramel for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Generously drizzle the caramel over the cooled crust, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle flake sea salt across the caramel layer, creating a balanced sweet-savory profile.
- Retrieve the chilled dough and delicately crumble it over the caramel, creating a rustic top layer.
- Return the dish to the oven, baking for 25-30 minutes until caramel bubbles and the surface turns golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into 24 precise squares, revealing layers of buttery decadence.
Notes
- Preparation requires patience, but the reward is a mouthwatering treat that’ll become your new favorite indulgence.
- Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg