Irresistible Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Decadent butter bars topped with rich caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect sweet treat.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is truly softened.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Could substitute with gluten-free flour.
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- ½ cup sea salt flakes Can adjust amount to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar blend until just combined.
Baking
- Press the dough evenly into the greased baking pan.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the pressed dough and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the caramel layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 30-60 minutes.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. Will keep at room temperature for 3-5 days, or refrigerated for a week. Can freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months.