Five Minute Butter Bars
Indulge in the rich, buttery bliss of Five Minute Butter Bars, the ultimate quick dessert for busy days or last-minute sweet tooth cravings. With just five simple pantry staples—unsalted butter, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—these delightfully soft and tender bars come together in mere minutes. The prep time is a speedy five minutes, and after a short bake, you’ll have 12 golden, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a perfectly crisp edge and soft center. Ideal for snacking, gifting, or pairing with a warm beverage, these bars are a versatile crowd-pleaser. Plus, they store beautifully for up to three days—though they rarely last that long! Perfect for fans of easy dessert recipes or minimalist baking, this is a must-try for your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter completely (about 30-45 seconds in the microwave). Let it cool slightly.
Stir the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into the melted butter until combined.
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until a smooth dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring it's level throughout.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang.
Slice into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 22 mg | 0% | |
*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.
