Description
Indulge in these buttery shortbread cookies layered with luscious caramel and topped with a rich chocolate finish, evoking warm family memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough into a greased cookie sheet evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, combine caramel candies and heavy cream over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour this mixture over the cooled shortbread layer.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips with vegetable oil in another saucepan until smooth. Pour this layer over the caramel.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for several days or freeze individual pieces wrapped in plastic wrap for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg