Description
Salted Caramel Gooey Butter Bars are a decadent dessert that perfectly combines the richness of butter with the delightful contrast of salted caramel. These bars feature a buttery base that is soft and gooey, topped with a luxurious, luscious salted caramel sauce. Ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights in, these bars are sure to impress anyone with their irresistible flavor and unique texture. Easy to prepare, they bring comfort and sweetness in every bite, making them a must-try treat for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup sugar (divided)
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Prepare the salted caramel sauce by dissolving water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns amber. Remove from heat; add butter, cream, and salt until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, mix room temperature butter with sugar and corn syrup until creamy. Beat in the egg, then mix in flour and evaporated milk.
- Pour batter over crust; drizzle with cooled caramel sauce and swirl gently using a knife. Bake for about 50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg