Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"I went to a restaurant that serves 'breakfast at any time'. So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance."--Steven Wright

Shortbread Caramel Chocolate Bars Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Shortbread Caramel Chocolate Bars is from The Gibson Family Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Nonstick aluminum foil
Cooking spray
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp kosher salt (+more optional for sprinkling)
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (10.8 oz) package Werther’s Original Chewy Caramels
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Directions:
Directions:
1. Set butter out to soften - Preheat oven to 350º - line 13”x 9” baking dish with foil then coat with spray.
2. Place butter and sugar in a large bowl - beat with electric mixer until fluffy and pale yellow - beat in vanilla, salt, and flour until combined and crumbly then spread dough evenly into baking dish - bake for 25-30 min or until golden - let stand to cool in pan for 1 hour (or until completely cool)
3. Place caramels and cream in medium saucepan over medium heat - cool for 4 to 5 min, stirring occasionally, or until well blended and smooth - pour caramel evenly over cooled shortbread
4. Place chocolate in microwave-safe bowl - microwave on high in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth - pour chocolate evenly over caramel, then chill 30 minutes (or overnight) until set – cut into bars and serve sprinkled with additional salt, if desired.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
36
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 hours 20 min

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

36W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!