Sweet buttery caramel treats (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Bars

01 - 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

02 - 1 cup white sugar

03 - 1½ cups powdered sugar

04 - 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

05 - 4 cups all-purpose flour

→ For the Filling and Topping

06 - 1 11.5 oz jar salted caramel sauce (Smuckers or Trader Joe's recommended)

07 - Sea salt for sprinkling

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 13x9" baking pan with foil, extending the sides over the edges. Spray the foil with cooking spray and set aside.

02 - Beat butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add the flour and beat until a soft dough forms.

03 - Press HALF of the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate the remaining dough.

04 - Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven but keep the oven on.

05 - Pour the caramel evenly over the crust, then crumble the remaining dough on top to cover the caramel layer. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.

06 - Return to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least an hour before cutting into squares.

# Notes:

01 - These bars keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

02 - The caramel may ooze a bit when cutting - refrigerating helps create cleaner cuts.

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