salted caramel blondies.

Yes, you heard correct. Salted. Caramel. Blondies. 

The combination of salt and caramel is simply brilliant. I hate admit my first introduction to this was via a salted caramel mocha at starbucks, but it was. And it was delicious. If you haven't tried the savory sweet concoction before, I would highly recommend it. 

These basically bring the flavor in blondie form. Don't be alarmed at the about of butter required. It is not a typo (you do need 4 sticks), but I promise it is worth it. 

For the Crust:

1 lb. (4 sticks) salted butter, softened

1 cup sugar 

1½ cups powdered sugar

2 Tbs vanilla

4 cups all purpose flour

{Mix together ingredients and press half into coated pan and bake at 325 degrees. 

Save the rest for the topping.}

For the Filling:

1 bag (14 oz.) caramel candies

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

½ teaspoon vanilla

2 teaspoons sea salt

{Place unwrapped caramels, heavy whipping cream and vanilla in saucepan until 

melted and smooth - pour on crust and sprinkle with sea salt}

{Cover the caramel filling by sprinkling the remaining crust dough on top, and bake for another 25 minutes}