Complete Recipe for Dulce de Leche Squares

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the Base:

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.

3. Add the Dulce de Leche:

  • Spread dulce de leche evenly over the base.

4. Bake:

  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and filling is bubbly.
  • Let cool completely in the pan.

5. Finish and Serve:

  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

💛 Ashley’s Tips:

  • For extra richness, use homemade dulce de leche made from sweetened condensed milk.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted caramel twist.
  • These squares store well in the fridge for up to 5 days — or freeze for longer storage.

If you want, I can also give you a no-bake version of these Dulce de Leche Squares — super easy, ready in 10 minutes, and just as decadent!

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