Description
Delicious shortbread bars with a soft caramel layer, topped with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 11 ounces soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
- 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- flakey sea salt (to taste, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375℉. Add the softened butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Next, mix in the vanilla and then add the flour gradually. Mix just until all of the flour is incorporated.
- Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Pat the dough into the dish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are starting to turn golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Add the soft caramels and heavy cream to a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until melted- about 5 minutes. Pour over the shortbread base.
- Place the shortbread and caramel in the fridge to cool until set, about 45 minutes.
- Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted. Pour over the hardened caramel and top with flake sea salt, if using.
- Place the bars back into the fridge to chill until the chocolate has fully set- about 45 minutes.
- When the chocolate has fully hardened, let the bars sit at room temp for 10 minutes then slice the bars into your desired size and enjoy.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For the best flavor, let the bars sit for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg