Fantasy Bars

Indulge in the ultimate sweet and salty treat with these decadent Fantasy Bars! Featuring a buttery, tender shortbread crust, a rich layer of gooey caramel, and a silky topping of melted semi-sweet chocolate sprinkled with flaky sea salt, these bars offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in under an hour and made with simple pantry ingredients like soft caramels, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, they’re as easy to make as they are irresistible. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an indulgent dessert at home, these layered bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Make sure to chill them thoroughly for that perfect slice and melt-in-your-mouth experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 40 pieces soft caramels
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust. Use the back of a measuring cup to flatten it.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

While the crust is cooling, combine the soft caramels and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the caramels are fully melted and smooth.

Step 7

Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the cooled crust, spreading it to the edges with a spatula. Allow it to cool and set for 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and glossy.

Step 9

Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel layer, smoothing it out with an offset spatula.

Step 10

Sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate layer while still wet.

Step 11

Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours, or until set.

Step 12

Once set, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 16 squares or bars, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	976.9 grams (976.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4237

Total Fat 201.40g	258%
Saturated Fat 119.90g	600%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 328mg	109%
Sodium 2602mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 608.70g	221%
Dietary Fiber 23.50g	84%
Total Sugars 367.00g
Protein 45.60g	91%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157mg	12%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 490mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 55.0%