Caramel Crumb Bars
Decadent caramel crumb bars with a buttery crust and a rich caramel filling, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar packed
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Caramel Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Crumb Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar packed
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Make the caramel: Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, without stirring, until golden brown. Carefully stir in heavy cream and butter. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour caramel over the crust.
- Prepare the crumb topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the caramel layer.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.