Description
Decadent layered dessert bars featuring a buttery shortbread crust, rich chocolate, and gooey salted caramel topping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the warm crust and let them melt, then spread evenly.
- Pour caramel sauce over the chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality caramel for best flavor.
- Chill thoroughly for clean slices.
- Store in refrigerator to maintain firmness.
- Add chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American