Fantasy Bars
Indulge in the ultimate sweet and salty treat with these decadent Fantasy Bars! Featuring a buttery, tender shortbread crust, a rich layer of gooey caramel, and a silky topping of melted semi-sweet chocolate sprinkled with flaky sea salt, these bars offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in under an hour and made with simple pantry ingredients like soft caramels, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, they’re as easy to make as they are irresistible. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent dessert at home, these layered bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Make sure to chill them thoroughly for that perfect slice and melt-in-your-mouth experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 40 pieces soft caramels
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a medium bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Use the back of a measuring cup to flatten it.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the crust is cooling, combine the soft caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the caramels are fully melted and smooth.
Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the cooled crust, spreading it to the edges with a spatula. Allow it to cool and set for 10-15 minutes.
Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and glossy.
Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer, smoothing it out with an offset spatula.
Sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate layer while still wet.
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 16 squares or bars, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.4 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.9 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 328 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2602 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 608.7 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 367.0 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 490 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
