Description
Rich and delicious chocolate caramel shortbread bars that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 11 ounces soft caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips or wafers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in salt and vanilla, then gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
- Press the dough into the pan and bake for 20–22 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let it cool completely.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Spread over cooled shortbread. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over set caramel and spread evenly.
- Chill for 30–60 minutes or until chocolate is set.
- Slice into bars using a warm, sharp knife. Store in the fridge for best texture.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, keep the bars refrigerated.
- Customize the toppings by adding nuts or sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg