Effortless Salted Caramel Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Topping
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1 cup caramel sauce
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
# Instructions:
01 -
Slide your pan in the oven. Let it bake for 25 to 30 minutes till you see golden edges and a set center. Once done, let it sit and cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
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Toss those sea salt flakes all over the top at the end.
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Pour the caramel sauce over the chocolate chips. Try to get even coverage.
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Spread chocolate chips right on top. Gently push them in so they stick.
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Tip the dry mix into the bowl with your wet ingredients, a bit at a time. Stir just until it's all together. Use your hands to press the dough evenly into your dish.
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Grab another bowl and mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt with a whisk.
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Crack in your egg and splash in that vanilla, then mix till blended.
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Beat together your butter and sugar in a big bowl. Keep going until it looks light and puffy.
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 9x13-inch pan with some parchment paper so nothing sticks.