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Triangle cut salted dulce de leche bars on a platter.
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Salted Dulce de Leche Bars

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool Time30 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats, lightly toasted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon crushed sea salt
  • ¾ cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup dulce de leche, warmed

garnish

  • ½ cup chopped butterscotch chips
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F.
  • Place flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and crushed sea salt into a bowl and whisk together. Cut in butter with a pastry knife or your fingers until a fine, mealy texture forms.
  • Press ⅔ mixture into an 8”x 8” baking pan, lined with parchment. Top with dulce de leche, spreading to create and even layer.
  • Top dulce de leche with remaining oat mixture and finish with a sprinkle of butterscotch and sea salt flakes.
  • Bake bars for 22 to 27 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • *Makes 1 (8”x 8”) pan

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg