Description
Indulge in the rich delight of Salted Caramel Gooey Butter Bars, a dessert that beautifully marries buttery goodness with a luscious layer of salted caramel. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to casual evenings at home—these bars promise to impress with their decadent flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. The unique twist of salted caramel elevates this classic recipe to new heights, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this crowd-pleaser that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature and cold)
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Salted Caramel: In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Boil until it reaches 370°F. Remove from heat and add butter and cream, stirring in salt.
- Make Bar Base: Mix base ingredients into fine crumbs, press into an 8”x8” greased pan, and pour cooled caramel over it.
- Prepare Filling: Beat sugar and butter until creamy, mix in corn syrup and egg. Alternate adding flour and evaporated milk; pour over the caramel layer.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 35 minutes until edges are brown; center should be slightly jiggly.
- Cool & Serve: Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg