Description
A nostalgic dessert featuring a buttery crust, rich caramel filling, and sweet chocolate, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add one egg and the vanilla extract; mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Press the dough into the prepared baking pan evenly.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining egg with brown sugar until blended, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the filling mixture over the pre-baked crust and return to the oven, baking for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan before slicing them into squares.
- Optionally, sprinkle sea salt over the top just after removing from the oven.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don’t over-bake for a gooey filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salt river bars, dessert recipe, family favorite, nostalgic dessert, chocolate caramel bars