How do you say "caramel?" Do you pronounce it "care a mel" or "car mel?" While on vacation with one of my friends last summer, we got into this long coversation about the way different parts of the country pronounce different words. Well, I say care-mel and that's not "the proper" way to say it...I am totally okay with that. Regardless of how you pronounce caramel, this Sea Salt Caramel Bars Recipe is super delicious!
When the sea salt and caramel combo blew up on the foodie scene a few years ago, I laughed and thought I'd never try it. I mean, really, salt? Yuck! I've never been a fan of salty foods, and the salty sweet combination just grossed me out. I'd like to eat my potato chips and chocolate totally separate, thank you very much.
And then...and then I tried it. And I was a goner.
While I still prefer my sweets totally separate, I do love the combo of caramel and sea salt! Throw a few chocolate chips in there and it's even better!
Sea Salt Caramel Bars Recipe
Sea Salt Caramel Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of baking soda
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
- Sea Salt
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350. Line an 8x8 baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, melt the butter using the microwave. I always start with 60 seconds at 50% power and then stir to melt completely. Add sugar and egg and vanilla and mix well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Spread batter into pan and sprinkle with sea salt.
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Bake 20-25 minutes until browned and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Remove bars from pan. Remove foil from bars and cut. Makes about 16-20 bars.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the sea salt and caramel combination?
Ashley H
These sound so good. I'm going to have to try this recipe. I'm sharing your post with my FB fans. Stopping by from Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
The Frugal Ginger
Mel @ Adventures of Mel
I have to admit, I'm a fan, especially if it involves chocolate with the sea salt and caramel. Those little Ghirardelli Sea Salt Caramel Dark Chocolate squares are my favorite! These look so scrumptious. Definitely pinning to make. Thank you for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week's issue.
Miz Helen
Your SEa Salt Caramel Bars are after my heart, they look fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and come back real soon.
Have a great day,
Miz Helen
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty
These look amazing! I love salted caramel. Thanks so much for linking up at the Handmade Hangout- I will be featuring you tomorrow when the new linky goes live at 6pm ET. Hope to see you there!
Gentle Joy
These look wonderful! We have the pronunciation issue here too... after all there IS that vowel "a" in the middle... do we just ignore it? or pronounce it? It's one of those Vase or Vaz topics. 🙂
Margaret
Sounds wonderful! I'd love to taste.
Kati
I really love sea salt and caramel (which I pronounce care-a-mel). These brownies look amazing! I'm making these now! Thanks... or maybe no thanks 🙂
a spirit of simplicity
they look delicious!! I am going to try these.
Natasha in Oz
G'day from Oz via the Handmade Hangout link up. I have just pinned your delicious recipe and can't wait to try it-it looks amazing!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Jamie
These sound great...my husband has been on a real sea salt caramel kick lately! I will have to surprise him by making these! Found you at the Handmade Hangout!
Donna
These look delicious! I am baking these tonight (even though I am supposed to be organizing my craft room).
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida
These look so easy, and yet so delicious. I actually use both pronunciations (who knows why?). When it's in sauce form I call it car-a-mel, when it's in solid form, it's car-mel. 😉
Lou Lou Girls
Oh Yum! I get so excited each week to see what you have been working on because it's always AMAZING! Thank you for sharing this with us. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we can party!!!! Lou Lou Girls
Sinea Pies
Oh how yummy! This recipe was highly viewed at last week's party so, guess what? You are featured at our upcoming Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Congrats 🙂
Michele @ Alwayzbakin
Well I say cara-mel and I'm sticking with it. 😉 THESE bars. Yum! I love anything with sweet and salty. These sound absolutely amazing.
Valerie
Yum I love bars they are so good and these look amazing!
Heart
I'm craving for these caramel bars! Looks very tasty and appealing to the eyes. I'm gonna make one, I promise. By the way, what can I use to spray the pan instead of a nonstick cooking spray?
Aliesha
I always use a bit of butter on a paper towel to grease my pans instead of using nonstick cooking spray! Even just the wrapper left from unwrapping a stick of butter works great!
Cathy
MMM, I love the combo of sea salt ad caramel! Saying hello from kitchen fun with my 3 sons link party! 🙂
Cathy
Alayna @AlaynasCreations
Those look fantastic. The husband and I are huge fans of sea salt caramel in recipes. In fact we had a mini-date this afternoon and my husband ordered the sea salt caramel ice cream. I'll have to try this recipe sooN!
I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty linky party this month and would love to have you stop by for a visit. The current party is open through Monday night. http://alaynascreations.co/2015/08/28/home-matters-linky-party-52/
Cathy
These sound delicious! I would love for you to share at this weeks Happiness Is Homemade Party! http://wp.me/p466oG-2FQ Have a terrific week!
Dellene
Does anything taste more delicious than caramel! can't think of any. your caramel bars look delicious
Mary
These look wonderful! To make a double batch of these (9x13” pan) should I just double everything in the recipe?
Jenn
Yes! Or you can have thinner bars by using the same recipe in a larger pan.