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Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 432 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 14 ounce bag baking caramel bits
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9×13 baking dish by with parchment paper and spray it with a nonstick baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, add the butter, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until the butter is well combined.
  3. Gradually add in the flour and beat until all of the flour is added. The shortbread will be crumbly but should hold it’s shape when pinched together.
  4. Take 3-4 cups of the shortbread dough and firmly press it into the bottom of your prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until the base is set and the edges are golden. Set aside to cool.
  6. Pour the caramels and heavy cream into a saucepan and stir together on the stovetop until it’s all melted and gooey. Pour the caramel sauce over the cookie base and spread to the edges with an offset spatula.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the top of your caramel layer.
  8. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out dough balls from the remaining dough. Roll the dough into a ball and press it flat like a disc. Lay them over your chocolate chip layer allowing them to overlap a little.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown. Set out at room temperature to cool completely.
  10. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 179mg (7%) Potassium 147mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 179mg 7%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 535IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.