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Salted Caramel Bars Recipe
Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars make a great addition to any dessert buffet.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1 shortbread crust
For the Salted Caramel Layer:
- 1 1 cup butter 2 sticks
- ¼ ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1¼ 1¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ ¾ cup light corn syrup
- 1 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ ¼ cup half and half
- 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Shortbread Crust
- Preheat oven to 325º F.
- Make shortbread crust according to directions for a 9x13-inch baking pan. Set aside to cool as you prepare the caramel.
- Salted Caramel Layer
- To prepare the caramel, mix all ingredients through half and half in a heavy bottomed, 3-4 quart saucepan.
- Cook over low to medium heat until the caramel has reached a warm golden brown color and has reached the 250º F on a candy thermometer, or the hard ball stage.
- Remove from the heat, add vanilla extract, and beat until creamy with a wooden spoon.
- Pour onto prepared shortbread crust and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Cover with plastic and place into the refrigerator for 1-3 hours to overnight to allow caramel to firm.
- Store in the refrigerator to keep the caramel firm, recommended.
- Remove from the refrigerator about 20 minutes before ready to serve.
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Notes
- Prep time does not include time for chilling salted caramel shortbread bars in the refrigerator for caramel to firm before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
482IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 482IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.