Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars
Deliciously decadent chocolate caramel shortbread bars with a rich layer of caramel sandwiched between a crisp shortbread base and a smooth chocolate topping.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour levelled
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 14 oz condensed milk for caramel layer
- 4 oz dark chocolate chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, butter, and sugar until combined. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Heat the condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens, stirring constantly.
- Pour the caramel over the cool shortbread base and refrigerate until set.
- Melt the chocolate and pour over the caramel layer. Refrigerate until firm.
- Cut into bars before serving.
Notes
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.