How to Make Caramel Shortbread Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of sweet and buttery treats, then you're going to love Caramel Shortbread Squares. This decadent dessert combines a crisp shortbread base with a rich layer of creamy caramel and a generous sprinkling of chocolate. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among both kids and adults.

What makes these Caramel Shortbread Squares so irresistible is the contrast between the crunchy shortbread and the chewy caramel. When you take a bite, you'...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 ¼ cups milk chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 32

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  • To make the shortbread: Mix flour, softened butter, and sugar together in a medium bowl until well blended and crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dry and light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • To make the caramel: Bring butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (crust can be either warm or cool). Let sit at room temperature until caramel begins to firm up, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir in 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Pour chocolate over caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 14mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 53mg