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Chocolate Caramel Butter Bars

These Chocolate Caramel Butter Bars remind me of a shortbread cookie that was kissed by chocolate and slathered with caramel. Adapted from American Heritage.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust and Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Filling
  • 1 cup Caramel sauce (See Note 1)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • pinch sea salt flakes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9x13” baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine butter and sugars, mix until creamy and add the vanilla. Mix until combined.
  3. Slowly add the flour to the butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  4. Using your hands press 1/3 of the dough into the prepared baking pan, and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are a pale golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of partially baked crust. Pour caramel sauce over chocolate chips, then sea salt flakes. Crumble the remaining dough and slivered almonds over top.
  6. Continue baking until the topping is firm and lightly golden, about 25-30 minutes. 
  7. Let cool before cutting into 24 bars.

Notes

  • Substitute 8 ounces of caramel candies or 1 cup caramel chips for caramel sauce if needed. Sprinkle some sea salt flakes on top of caramel before adding crumb topping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 380IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 380IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.