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Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars

This recipe for salted caramel shortbread bars is filled with three layers of delicious. The bottom layer is a buttery shortbread, the middle layer is a chewy salted caramel and the top is a smooth layer of melted chocolate. 

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Cool
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 53 mins
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shortbread Layer
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter cold
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
Caramel Layer
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar packed
  • 1 (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Chocolate Drizzle
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheate oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Put all shortbread ingredients in a large bowl and using a pastry blender or two knives, work together until you get crumbles that start to turn into a dough-like consistency. Press the mixture firmly into prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until it’s just slightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  3. While cooling, make the caramel layer. Mix together all ingredients expect vanilla in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and mix in the vanilla and sea salt. Pour the caramel layer over the base layer of shortbread and allow to cool completely. You can place it in the refrigerator or freezer at this point to speed up the cooling process.
  4. Place the chocolate chips in a medium microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir. Repeat the process until chocolate is melted and smooth. Place the chocolate in a plastic bag or piping bag and cut off a small bit of the tip. Drizzle over the caramel layer and sprinkle generously with sea salt. Immediately Chill before cutting into one inch bars.

Nutrition Information

Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Sugar 27g (54%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Sugar 27g 54%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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