SHORTBREAD CARAMEL BROWNIE BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Shortbread Caramel Brownie Bars Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by MaryEllen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups (3/4-pound) butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
12 ounces individually wrapped soft caramels, such as Kraft
1/4 cup whole milk
10 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut 1 cup butter into chunks. In the bowl of a food processor, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and the butter chunks. Whirl until dough comes together. Press evenly over the bottom of a buttered 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Bake in a 325°F regular or convection oven until top feels dry and is just beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely. Meanwhile, unwrap caramels and place in a microwave-safe bowl with milk. Cook in a microwave oven on full power (100%) for 1 minute. Stir mixture, then cook and stir at 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes longer. Spread caramel mixture evenly over cooled crust and chill until firm, about 20 minutes. In a large bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stir chocolate and remaining 1/2 cup butter often until melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water and, with a whisk or a mixer on medium speed, beat in remaining 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended. Pour chocolate mixture over caramel layer and use a knife or spatula to spread level, completely covering caramel. Bake in a 350°F regular or convection oven until a wooden skewer inserted into the chocolate layer comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely, then cut into 24 bars. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. Amount Per Serving Calories 314.79 Calories From Fat (47%) 146.45 % Daily Value Total Fat 17g 26% Saturated Fat 10.55g 53% Cholesterol 58.19mg 19% Sodium 82.11mg 3% Potassium 103.85mg 3% Total Carbohydrates 39.63g 13% Fiber 0.53g 2% Sugar 19.99g Protein 3.48g 7% Source Source: Desserts du Jour

Gaming Buru
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


sharif Hossain
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. They were so delicious and my friends loved them.


Angel Martinez
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These bars were a bit too dense for my taste, but they were still good.


Casey kim Alana
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I've never made shortbread caramel brownie bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bars turned out perfectly and tasted amazing.


paulette Matrias
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Thomas Green
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I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I really enjoyed these bars. The shortbread crust was amazing and the brownie layer was so rich and chocolatey.


Tumi Hlwili
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


nanu thapa
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Joseph Harberts
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.


Ahsan Hanif
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. They were so delicious and my friends loved them.


Zoubir Learner
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These bars were a bit too dense for my taste, but they were still good.


Umair Gondal
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I've never made shortbread caramel brownie bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bars turned out perfectly and tasted amazing.


CANDACY Ann pri
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These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out great. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Bukenant Mwaniki
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I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I really enjoyed these bars. The shortbread crust was amazing and the brownie layer was so rich and chocolatey.


lilysloum
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Sherzai pardis
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The bars were dry and the caramel was too hard.


Ebony Hull
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These are the best brownies I've ever had! The shortbread crust is so buttery and the caramel is perfectly gooey.


Charles Adams
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so rich and delicious.


Albright Nyamkosi
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These shortbread caramel brownie bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.