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Salted Caramel Bars – Disney Epcot Copycat Recipe

lakshman
Buttery shortbread bars layered with gooey caramel and topped with sea salt – a perfect Disney Epcot copycat treat!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, german
Servings 2

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.
Keyword copycat recipe, Disney Epcot Caramel Bars, Salted Caramel Bars