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Salted Caramel Buckeye Bars Recipe (Irresistibly Delicious!)

Salted Caramel Buckeye Bars

Welcome to the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers: Salted Caramel Buckeye Bars! If you're a fan of rich, chocolatey flavors combined with the creamy goodness of peanut butter and the luxurious touch of salted caramel, then this recipe is for you!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the salted caramel
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the topping
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Electric Mixer
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  7. Step 7: In another bowl, mix creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Step 8: Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled brownie base.
  9. Step 9: For the caramel, heat granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden brown.
  10. Step 10: Add butter to the melted sugar, stirring until melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring until you have a smooth caramel sauce. Stir in sea salt.
  11. Step 11: Drizzle the caramel over the peanut butter layer.
  12. Step 12: Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Spread over the caramel layer.
  13. Step 13: Sprinkle sea salt on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Cut into squares or rectangles.

Notes

These bars can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.