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Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Salted Caramel Butter Bars

These Salted Caramel Butter Bars combine sweet and salty flavors in a buttery, gooey delight perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Sweets & Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter ensures a rich, creamy texture for the bars
  • 1 cup brown sugar adds depth and a hint of molasses flavor
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for that perfect balance of sweetness
  • 2 large eggs binds all the ingredients together beautifully
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour provides the structure needed for the bars
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps the bars rise to perfection
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt enhances the flavors of the sweet ingredients
For the Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup caramel sauce the star of the show that adds gooey, sweet bliss
For the Topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt a touch of salt to elevate the sweetness

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Steps to Make the Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the batter.
  9. Top with the remaining batter, spreading it gently over the caramel layer.
  10. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!

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