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Caramel Butter Bars


This is a very versatile dessert.  It’s simple flavors just seem to draw people to it.  It is easy to make and delightful to share.  Make a couple of batches and take some to a neighbor.   You can make these with just a caramel filling or you can add in pecans, chocolate chips, and/or flaked coconut.

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup premium jarred caramel sauce
optional add-ins
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup mini chocolate morsels
1/3 cup flaked coconut

1.     Preheat oven to 325°
2.    In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugars till creamy. Add the vanilla and beat until combined. Add the flour into the butter mixture and mix on low till well combined.
3.    Line a 8 x 8-inch pan with non-stick foil (or regular foil, then spray with cooking spray).Press one-third of the dough evenly into the pan to form a bottom crust. Put the rest of the dough in the refrigerator while crust is baking.
4.    Bake crust until slightly golden, about 20 minutes.
5.    Drizzle the caramel sauce over crust and let sit for a few minutes before using an offset spatula to carefully spread over the surface.
6.    If you are using any of the optional add-ins, such as pecans, chocolate morsels, and/or coconut, sprinkle them on top of caramel.
7.    Crumble the reserved dough over the caramel.
8.    Return the pan to the oven and bake until the filling is bubbly and the crumbled shortbread topping is firm and lightly golden, about 25 minutes.
9.    Let cool before cutting into squares.  Once cooled, lift foil from pan, and place on a cutting board.  Cut to make 16 bars. 



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