Salted Caramel Shortbread with Chocolate Drizzle Recipe

Name: Salted Caramel Shortbread with Chocolate Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup confectioners sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 3 tablespoons dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons water

Servings: persons

2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on 2 of the edges.
3
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
4
Bake on the middle rack in the oven for 22 minutes.
5
Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
6
When the shortbread is cool begin the caramel.
7
Add all the caramel ingredients to a small but deep saucepan.
8
Over medium heat stir until the butter has melted.
9
Attach a candy thermometer and let the caramel boil (do not stir) until the temperature reaches 250, about 9 minutes.
10
Immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread.
11
Let the caramel harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
12
Using the overhanging parchment paper, remove the shortbread from the pan.
13
Cut into 12 equal bars.
14
In a small pan over medium heat combine the dark chocolate, butter and 2 tablespoons of water.
15
Stir until the chocolate has just melted then immediately remove from the heat.
16
If the chocolate is quite thick add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it pours easily off a spoon.
17
Drizzle the chocolate over top of each of the bars.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 1/2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Salted Caramel Shortbread with Chocolate Drizzle 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.

Salted Caramel Shortbread with Chocolate Drizzle

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