Description
With their nutty crust, creamy middle, and gooey caramel top, these Brown Butter Toffee Bars are a standout dessert that’s both easy to make and incredibly impressive. Whether you’re hunting for a quick breakfast bite, easy dessert idea, or a make-ahead treat for your next party, these bars deliver bold flavor and bakery-level texture with just a few steps. The balance of sweet and salty makes them irresistible, and the layers slice up perfectly for gifting or entertaining. If you’re into easy recipes, snack ideas, or looking for delicious food ideas that don’t take all day—this is the one.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup white chocolate chips
10 oz soft caramels
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
1. Melt unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat. Stir until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine browned butter, sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Press the dough into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
4. In a saucepan, melt sweetened condensed milk with white chocolate chips over low heat, stirring until smooth.
5. Pour the white chocolate mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
6. In a separate saucepan, melt the caramels with heavy cream until smooth.
7. Pour the caramel layer over the white chocolate and gently spread. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
8. Let the bars cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
9. Once firm, lift from pan using parchment and slice with a hot, sharp knife.
10. Serve or store as desired.
Notes
Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.
Chill the bars thoroughly before cutting to get neat layers.
Add sea salt while the caramel is still warm so it sticks properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg