Salted Caramel Bars

Ingredients

• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/2 cup butter, softened
• •1/4 cup granulated sugar
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •6 tablespoons butter
• •1/2 cup heavy cream
• •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •1 teaspoon sea salt
• •6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. 2Mix flour, softened butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined, then press into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
3. 3In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture turns amber colored, about 10-12 minutes.
4. 4Remove from heat and slowly stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract, being careful as the mixture will bubble.
5. 5Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread crust and sprinkle with sea salt.
6. 6Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the caramel layer.
7. 7Allow to cool completely at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, then cut into 16 squares and serve.

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