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Salt River Bars Recipe

Salt River Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Salt River Bars are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, with layers of crackers, caramel, and a chocolate topping. A delightful treat for any occasion!


Ingredients

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For the Bars:

  • 150 Club crackers (or other similar crackers)
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3/4 cups heavy cream
  • For the Topping:

    • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
    • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
    • Sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Line a 9×13 sheet pan with parchment paper and arrange a layer of crackers on the bottom.
  2. Make the Caramel: Combine butter, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream in a pan. Boil for 7 minutes.
  3. Layer the Bars: Alternate layers of crackers and caramel mixture in the pan.
  4. Prepare the Topping: Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter, then spread over the bars.
  5. Chill and Serve: Sprinkle sea salt over the bars, chill for 1-2 hours, then slice into individual bars.

Notes

  • You can customize the toppings by adding nuts or sprinkles for extra flavor.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg