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Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Aria West

Indulgent Salted Caramel Butter Bars: A Family Treat!

Discover the perfect dessert with our Salted Caramel Butter Bars, bringing sweet memories to your family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 13x9 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Cream the softened unsalted butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press half the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake crust for about 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Pour salted caramel sauce over the cooled crust.
  7. Crumble remaining dough over the salted caramel layer.
  8. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until topping is golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool completely, refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then slice and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

  • Use softened, not melted, butter for ideal texture.
  • Add flour to thicken caramel if needed.
  • Cool bars completely before cutting for clean slices.
  • Chill the topping dough for crispier texture.
  • Opt for high-quality salted caramel sauce for best flavor.

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