SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD BARS

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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 16

Shortbread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
Caramel:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate:
8 oz chocolate, finely chopped (I used bittersweet)
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
Fleur de sel for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. To make the shortbread layer: Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients and beat just until combined. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and press into an even layer over the bottom (it'll be a fairly thin layer). Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool completely. To make the caramel layer: Combine the butter, sugar, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan. Set the pan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted. Increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns a light caramel color. This may take 10 minutes or more, so be patient. Pour the caramel mixture over the cooled shortbread and spread in an even layer. Allow to cool completely, then chill briefly (I stuck mine in the fridge overnight, but you just want to chill enough that it won't melt when you add the warm chocolate in the next step). To make the chocolate layer: Add the chocolate, corn syrup, and butter to a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Pour the chocolate over the chilled caramel and spread into an even layer with an offset spatula. Let cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle the top with the fleur de sel (if using). Let the chocolate set completely before slicing and serving.

Zainab Ansari
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These bars are delicious! The shortbread crust is perfectly crispy, and the salted caramel is rich and decadent. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.


Ozil khan
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I made these bars for a bake sale, and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them, and I've already had several requests for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Hamad Shaid
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love the combination of chocolate and caramel, and the salted caramel is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tracy Smith
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I've never made shortbread before, but these bars turned out perfectly! The crust is crispy and flaky, and the salted caramel is the perfect topping. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Chuzza 70
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. The shortbread crust is buttery and flaky, and the salted caramel is rich and decadent. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.


Nasir Meer
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I loved these bars! The salted caramel is not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate shortbread. I highly recommend this recipe, even if you're not a caramel fan.


Muhammad Abuzar
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I made these bars for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge success! The kids loved them, and the adults did too. They're the perfect treat for any party or gathering.


Natalie Hagan
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These bars are so delicious! The shortbread crust is perfectly crispy, and the salted caramel is rich and decadent. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Zenitha Mashitoa
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Mohamed Sifatullah
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out perfectly. The salted caramel is the perfect topping for the chocolate shortbread. I highly recommend this recipe!


JUNIOR Njunju
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These Salted Caramel Chocolate Shortbread Bars were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and salty was perfect, and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.