Description
Salt River Bars are a delightful treat that combines buttery crust, gooey caramel, and crunchy nuts, all enveloped in rich chocolate. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are sure to leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they are the ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts (chopped)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until combined; press into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix sweetened condensed milk with chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Pour over the baked crust; return to oven for another 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg