Description
Salt River Bars are a heavenly blend of sweet and salty flavors that will transport you to summer picnics with every bite. These chewy dessert bars feature a rich buttery base topped with semi-sweet chocolate and a sprinkle of crunchy sea salt. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these easy-to-make bars will delight friends and family alike—guaranteed to disappear faster than you can say “delicious!”
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. A toothpick should come out with slightly moist crumbs.
- While still warm, sprinkle sea salt flakes on top. Cool completely before lifting out and cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg