Five Minute Butter Bars Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible, buttery toffee flavor of these unbelievably easy Five-Minute Butter Bars! Quick, cheap, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe makes a whole medium cookie sheet of deliciousness. Get ready for melt-in-your-mouth perfection in under 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 13 mins

Calories 219.4 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ingredients for Five Minute Butter Bars

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How to Make Five Minute Butter Bars

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined and melted.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Add the graham cracker crumbs and mix until evenly moistened.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 13 minutes, or until golden brown.
If using, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bars immediately after removing from the oven.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

42g

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups Low Protein Desserts Easy Beginner Cook Cookies And Brownies Bar Cookies Dietary Inexpensive Low In Something Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Five Minute Butter Bars?

Five Minute Butter Bars takes about 18 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 13 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Five Minute Butter Bars?

Five Minute Butter Bars has approximately 219.4 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Five Minute Butter Bars?

The key ingredients for Five Minute Butter Bars are Crackers, Butter, Brown Sugar, Slivered Almonds, Vanilla, Chocolate Chips. See the full list with measurements above.