Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Yummy Bar Recipes are back with these Salted Caramel Butter Bars. Delicious salted caramel in these rich butter bars is positively delightful. I mean, if you love salted caramel, then these really are for you. I should really rename them “can’t get enough bars”.

Have you ever made a recipe that you serve & the next thing you know….it’s gone? Yeah, that’s exactly what happens with these Salted Caramel Butter Bars every time I make them.

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I don’t know why I never remember to make a double batch when I whip these up for the family – but I really just need to do just that.

The drill usually goes a little something like, “so what do you have for dessert?”. I say “butter bars” as I bring them out & get them cut.

I then set the pan on the table, grab one for myself & listen to the yums from everyone. Then all of a sudden I look back at the pan & they are GONE! Just like that.

I love how easy they are to make – which is great! Honestly, if I put a ton of work into a recipe- I sort of want it to last more than a few minutes.

These certainly don’t last anywhere near that, so it makes me feel better that it doesn’t take me very much effort to go from prep to enjoy.

I’m telling you- these are a MUST MAKE & I promise they will become your new favorite yummy bar recipe EVER!

Butter Bars Recipe

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These may seem a little complicated when you first read through the recipe, but res assured, they are quite easy to make. They are 100% worth every moment it takes.

If you love salted caramel-like I do, these will make your eyes roll back & you will be wondering where these have been your whole life.

Here are some commonly asked questions

What pan do you use to make these bars?

I like to use this 8×8 pan. I find it great for brownies, no-bake bar recipes, these salted caramel butter bars & so much more.

Where can I find the caramel candies?

I usually pick up these caramel squares here – but I have also seen them available sometimes in the fall at the grocery store. You can also check stores that have a bulk candy section, like Winco. They are great for ingredients like this. That being said, I usually make this recipe with homemade caramel.

HOW DO YOU MAKE Salted Caramel Butter Bars

1. Combine sugars & butter
2. Add vanilla
3. Add flour
4. Press 2/3 of the dough into prepared pan
5. Bake
6. Prepare your caramel
7. Once you remove crust from oven top with your caramel & sprinkle with your coarse salt
8. Take remaining dough & crumble over the top
9. Return pan to the oven & bake
10. Let cool before cutting into squares
11. Store in an airtight container

Salted Caramel Butter Bars

To make this recipe you will need…

• butter
• granulated sugar
• confectioners sugar
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• *For the filling
• homemade caramel
• coarse salt
• OR you can use
• caramel candies
• milk
• vanilla extract

If you love salted caramel – these will be your new favorite treat!

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Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Yummy Bar Recipes are back with these Salted Caramel Butter Bars. Delicious salted caramel in these rich butter bars is positively delightful. I mean, if you love salted caramel, then these really are for you. I should really rename them “can’t get enough bars”.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time55 mins

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars, caramel, dessert

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter room temperature (2 sticks)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• *For the filling
• 1/2 cup homemade caramel
• 1/2 tbsp coarse salt
• OR you can use
• 7 ounce bag caramel candies
• 1/6 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Line 8×8 pan with parchment & set aside
• In mixer bowl combine sugars & butter – mix on medium until creamy
• Add vanilla – beat until combined
• Add flour & mix on low until dough becomes smooth
• Press 2/3 of the dough into an even layer in the bottom of prepared pan
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are golden. Refrigerate remaining dough while that is baking.
• While that is baking, prepare your caramel if you are making it from the candies by combining unwrapped caramels & milk in microwave-safe bowl & heat in microwave for approx 1 minute.
• Stir & continue to heat in 30 second intervals until melted
• Once melted add vanilla & set aside until crust is done baking.
• Once you remove crust from oven top with your caramel & sprinkle with your coarse salt
• Take remaining dough & crumble over the top of the caramel layer – do not press or spread – leave in crumbles
• Return pan to the oven & bake 25-35 minutes or until golden & filling is bubbly
• Let cool before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.