Description
Salted Caramel Almond Bars offer a mouthwatering blend of rich, buttery caramel and crunchy almonds that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make bars promise to be the star of your dessert table or a satisfying treat during your relaxation time. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, they are sure to become a favorite indulgence for family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw or roasted almonds, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ tsp salt (plus flaky sea salt for topping)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped almonds until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow bars to cool completely before drizzling with salted caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg