Greetings, sweet tooth squad! Salted Caramel Butter Bars are the ultimate in buttery, caramel goodness—a bar that’s crispy, chewy, and utterly addictive. Ideal for bake sales or cozy nights. I whipped up these Salted Caramel Butter Bars for a holiday potluck once, and the salty-sweet combo had folks coming back for more. In my kitchen, with butter softening on the counter, it was pure joy watching them come together.
As a dedicated home baker, these Salted Caramel Butter Bars are my secret weapon for impressing without effort. I made them last weekend, and the aroma alone was worth it.
Envisioning them, stacked bars with a shiny caramel top sprinkled with salt, oozing slightly—irresistible!
Why Salted Caramel Butter Bars Are a Must-Try
These Salted Caramel Butter Bars stand out with their rich shortbread base and gooey filling. Simple yet decadent, my bakes have taught me the importance of quality butter.
Ingredients for Salted Caramel Butter Bars
For Salted Caramel Butter Bars:
Crust:
- 2 cups salted butter, room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp vanilla
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 14 oz soft caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp coarse sea salt (optional)
Serves 24.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Bake these Salted Caramel Butter Bars with ease.
- Preheat to 325°F. Grease 9×13 pan.
- Mix butter, sugars, vanilla. Add flour for dough.
- Press 1/3 dough in pan, chill rest. Bake 20 min, cool 15 min.
- Melt caramels with milk, stir in vanilla.
- Pour over crust, sprinkle salt.
- Crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake 25-30 min until golden and bubbly.
- Cool completely, cut.
Total: 1 hour 20 min.
Nutritional Values of Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Per bar:
- Calories: 423
- Fat: 18.9g
- Carbs: 60.6g
- Protein: 4.3g
Indulgent, with that satisfying chew.
Presentation Tips for Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Cut Salted Caramel Butter Bars into neat squares, dust with powdered sugar. Stack like the image for a tempting display.
Food and Wine Pairings for Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Salted Caramel Butter Bars go great with black coffee or a malty beer. Wine? A tawny port matches the caramel.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions for Salted Caramel Butter Bars
For chocolate Salted Caramel Butter Bars, add chips. Gluten-free flour works, or use homemade caramel.
Notes on Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Use room-temp butter for dough. Cool fully before cutting.
FAQs About Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Q: Can I use caramel sauce in Salted Caramel Butter Bars? A: Yes, but caramels are chewier.
Q: Freeze them? A: Up to 5 days airtight, or freeze.
Q: Too greasy? A: Add extra flour if needed.
Q: Sub for caramels? A: Toffee bars with adjustments.
Conclusion: Delight in Salted Caramel Butter Bars
These Salted Caramel Butter Bars are simple bliss—try them soon.
Tip: Sprinkle salt judiciously for balance. Happy indulging!