Salted Caramel Almond Bars Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Salted Caramel Almond Bars that marry the rich flavors of caramel, almonds, and dark chocolate with a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty in every bite.
- Author: Douaa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Crust:
- 1 cup (240ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120ml) brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups (480ml) all-purpose flour
For the Topping:
- 1 cup (240ml) sliced almonds
- 1 cup (240ml) caramel sauce
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) dark chocolate, melted
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and flour to form a crumbly dough. Press the dough into the prepared dish and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Add Toppings: Spread sliced almonds evenly over the baked crust. Pour caramel sauce over the almonds and sprinkle with sea salt. Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set, then cut into bars.
Notes
- You can customize these bars by adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top for an extra burst of flavor.
- Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel Almond Bars, Dessert Recipe, Sweet and Salty Bars