Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars
Decadent chocolate caramel shortbread bars, perfect for any occasion. A rich and buttery shortbread crust topped with a creamy caramel and a layer of dark chocolate.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 0.5 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup caramel candies unwrapped
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine caramel candies and heavy cream. Cook over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the caramel over the baked shortbread crust. Spread evenly.
- Melt the chocolate. Pour over the caramel layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.