Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars

Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars
33 min.
10
595kcal

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Indulge in the rich and luxurious flavors of Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars, a delightful dessert that promises to please any sweet tooth. Perfectly balanced between the buttery simplicity of shortbread, the decadent caramel layers, and the sumptuous chocolate ganache, these bars are a true treat for the senses. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a gathering or simply want to indulge in a little self-care, these bars are a quick and satisfying solution.

In just 33 minutes, you can transform a handful of simple ingredients into a dreamy dessert that serves up to 10 people. The creamy, melt-in-your-mouth caramel is cooked to perfection, reaching that desirable soft ball stage for that gooey texture we all crave. Topped with a glossy layer of chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, each bite is an exquisite balance of sweetness and richness.

What makes these bars even more irresistible is their versatility; they are an ideal companion for coffee in the morning or as a show-stopping dessert after dinner. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these Chocolate-Caramel Shortbread Bars, and experience the joy of baking something truly special. Get ready to savor each chocolatey, caramel-filled bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • cup butter softened
  • 10 servings chocolate 
  • 0.5 cup plus light
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream divided
  • 10 servings kosher salt 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • offset spatula
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Beat butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl; gradually beat into butter mixture.
  3. Press dough into a greased, aluminum foil-lined 9- x 9-inch baking pan.
  4. Bake at 350 for 23 to 25 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, corn syrup, and butter in a 2-quart heavy pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 238 (just past soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
  6. Combine remaining 1/2 cup cream and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; carefully pour into sugar mixture. (
  7. Mixture will bubble.) Boil until mixture returns to 23
  8. Pour over shortbread crust.
  9. Let stand at room temperature or refrigerate until caramel is firm.
  10. Pour Chocolate Ganache over caramel, smoothing with an offset spatula.
  11. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  12. Let stand in a cool place until chocolate is firm.
  13. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories595kcal
Protein2.36%
Fat54.59%
Carbs43.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.67
Glycemic Load
30.5
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.9182608976312%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:595.36kcal
29.77%
Fat:36.89g
56.76%
Saturated Fat:23.22g
145.1%
Carbohydrates:65.47g
21.82%
Net Carbohydrates:64.74g
23.54%
Sugar:46.19g
51.32%
Cholesterol:100.1mg
33.37%
Sodium:489.04mg
21.26%
Alcohol:0.28g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:3.59g
7.17%
Vitamin A:1200.77IU
24.02%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.2%
Selenium:9.87µg
14.1%
Folate:47.75µg
11.94%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.12%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.97%
Vitamin B3:1.52mg
7.58%
Iron:1.24mg
6.88%
Vitamin E:1.03mg
6.84%
Phosphorus:50.49mg
5.05%
Vitamin K:3.28µg
3.13%
Calcium:30.65mg
3.07%
Fiber:0.73g
2.92%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.38%
Copper:0.05mg
2.37%
Magnesium:9.25mg
2.31%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.09%
Potassium:62.48mg
1.79%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.6%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes