Salted Caramel Fudge Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

These Salted Caramel Fudge Bars are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate fudge with a layer of gooey salted caramel. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, they make a fantastic addition to any dessert spread.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a decadent dessert that will impress your family and friends.

Decadent Salted Caramel Fudge Bars

These fudge bars feature a thick layer of chocolate fudge topped with a luscious salted caramel drizzle. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 16 bars, making it perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup caramel sauce
1 teaspoon sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
Add Chocolate: Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
Spread Fudge: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
Add Caramel: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled fudge layer. Use a knife to swirl the caramel into the fudge slightly.
Sprinkle Salt: Finish by sprinkling sea salt over the top of the caramel layer.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set. Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.