Salted Caramel Bars – Disney Epcot Copycat Recipe
Buttery shortbread bars layered with gooey caramel and topped with sea salt – a perfect Disney Epcot copycat treat!
Ingredients
For the Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For Topping:
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Shortbread Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Prepare the Caramel Filling
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Step 3: Assemble & Chill
- Pour the warm caramel over the cooled shortbread crust, spreading evenly.
- Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for the best shortbread flavor.
- For softer caramel: Let bars sit at room temperature before serving.
- For firmer caramel: Store in the fridge and allow bars to chill longer.