Jun 09 2026
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Salted Caramel Butter Bar Recipe

Inspired by Board & Batten
Time1h
Serves16

Make Salted Caramel Butter Bar Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Topping

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Crust Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the dough is crumbly.

  3. 3

    Press into Pan

    Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking pan evenly.

  4. 4

    Bake the Crust

    Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.

Caramel Preparation

  1. 5

    Make Caramel

    In a saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns amber in color.

  2. 6

    Add Cream and Butter

    Once the sugar has melted, carefully add the heavy cream and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

  3. 7

    Add Salt and Vanilla

    Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Mix well.

  4. 8

    Pour Over Crust

    Pour the caramel mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

Topping Preparation

  1. 9

    Sprinkle Chocolate Chips

    Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer.

  2. 10

    Add Sea Salt

    Sprinkle the sea salt over the top of the chocolate chips.

  3. 11

    Chill and Set

    Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to let the caramel set properly before cutting into squares.

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