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Dulce de Leche Gooey Bars

Dulce de Leche Gooey Bars offer a rich, buttery flavor with a creamy filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat at home.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dulce de leche

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  • Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Spread dulce de leche over the pressed dough.
  • Crumble remaining dough over the top of the dulce de leche.
  • Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
Cool completely before cutting for attractive squares.
Experiment with nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 30