Irresistible Salted Caramel Butter Bars

These Salted Caramel Butter Bars represent pure decadence—a luxurious indulgent treat featuring a buttery, flaky crust, luscious caramel filling, and perfect sprinkle of sea salt creating an addictive sweet and salty balance. They’re the kind of dessert that stops conversations at parties and has everyone asking for the recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Party favorite – Always the first dessert to disappear

Perfect sweet-salty balance – Sea salt elevates the caramel beautifully

Impressive but easy – Looks sophisticated with simple preparation

Make-ahead friendly – Actually improves after chilling

Feeds a crowd – One pan yields plenty of bars

Complete Ingredient List

For the Crust and Crumb Topping:

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 pound salted butter (4 sticks)

1¼ cups powdered sugar

¾ cup granulated sugar

1½ tablespoons vanilla extract

For the Caramel Filling:

50-60 pieces caramel candies, unwrapped (14 oz. bag)

⅓ cup heavy cream

½ tablespoon sea salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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