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Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Salted caramel butter bars are the perfect easy-to-make dessert. With a buttery and crumbly shortbread crust that is topped with a smooth layer of caramel, there will be a little bit of sweet and savory in each bite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 20 Bars
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 (14 ounces) bag caramels unwrapped or 11 oz unwrapped Caramel Bits work great
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugar, and powdered sugar. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Mix in the flour and combine until it forms a soft dough.
  3. Press half of the dough in the bottom of a 9x13 dish and place the other half of the dough into the refrigerator. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the oven and melt the caramels, heavy cream and 1/2 tsp vanilla in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir together until smooth. Pour evenly over the hot crust. Lightly sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the crust. I didn't end up using the entire amount, just lightly sprinkle evenly on top. You don't want them too salty.
  5. Take the remaining dough out of the refrigerator and crumble over the top of the caramel. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until filling is bubbly and the top is firm. Let them cool completely before cutting.

Notes

  • Updated on December 29, 2021
  • Originally Posted on October 22, 2013

Nutrition Information

Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 81mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 635IU (13%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 565mg 24%
Potassium 81mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 635IU 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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