Description
Rich and chewy salted caramel butter bars with a buttery shortbread base and a gooey caramel center, perfect for snacks, parties, or dessert trays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (thick)
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Spread caramel sauce evenly over the dough layer.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use thick caramel sauce to prevent leaking.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Bars can be stored airtight for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American