Shortbread Caramel Bars
Delicious Shortbread Caramel Bars with a buttery crust and rich caramel filling, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup homemade caramel sauce (or store-bought)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pan well.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press about 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Spread the homemade caramel sauce evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before serving if desired.
Notes
Let the caramel cool slightly before pouring it over the crust to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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