Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy cream, divided; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup butter; Flaky sea salt or kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
Flaky sea salt or kosher salt

1
Beat butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl; gradually beat into butter mixture.
2
Press dough into a greased, aluminum foil-lined 9- x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 23 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
3
Combine sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, corn syrup, and butter in a 2-quart heavy pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 238u00b0 (just past soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
4
Combine remaining 1/2 cup cream and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; carefully pour into sugar mixture. (Mixture will bubble.) Boil until mixture returns to 238u00b0. Pour over shortbread crust. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerate until caramel is firm.
5
Pour Chocolate Ganache over caramel, smoothing with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with sea salt. Let stand in a cool place until chocolate is firm. Cut into bars.

1377

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars

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