Browse Recipes: Appetizers Desserts Kid Friendly Main Course
  • Home
  • About
    • Videos
    • Contact
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutrition Disclaimer
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Main Course
    • Side Dishes
    • Chicken
    • Desserts
      • No-Bake Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Kid-Friendly
    • Meatless Meals
  • Crafts / DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • Parties
↑

Courtney's Sweets

New Jersey Blogger sharing food, crafts, diy, family, lifestyle, and kid friendly recipes!

  • Home
  • About
    • Videos
    • Contact
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutrition Disclaimer
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Main Course
    • Side Dishes
    • Chicken
    • Desserts
      • No-Bake Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Kid-Friendly
    • Meatless Meals
  • Crafts / DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • Parties

Subscribe Today

For all the latest in your inbox
You are here: Home / Recipes / Chocolate Caramel Bars with Shortbread Crust

Chocolate Caramel Bars with Shortbread Crust

Published February 6, 2019 Last Updated October 19, 2019 By Courtney Lopez Leave a Comment

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.

These Chocolate Caramel Bars with Shortbread Crust will be your new favorite dessert bar recipe! The shortbread crust is buttery, then you get that rich chocolate and gooey caramel in the middle and then topped off with more shortbread! It reminds me of one of my favorite candy bars, TWIX!

chocolate caramel bars with shortbread crust

These dessert bars are a total hit and we just know you’re going to love them! You can make them for parties or even cookie swaps, everyone will be asking for the recipe too. The gooey chocolate and caramel center goes so well with the buttery shortbread crust. Want more chocolate? You can totally add some mini chocolate chips to the top before the final bake or even a simple drizzle of chocolate after it’s done cooling.

ingredients for chocolate caramel bars with shortbread crust

INGREDIENTS FOR CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST

  • unsalted butter
  • powdered sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • flour
  • baking caramels
  • heavy cream
  • chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE SHORTBREAD CRUST

In a large, bowl you’ll combine the butter, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Once that is all in the bowl you can mix until it’s well mixed.

shortbread crust mixing in a bowl

Then slowly add in the flour until all is combined.

shortbread crust mixture in a bowl

This shortbread mixture will be for the bottom and the top of the dessert bars. You’ll bake the bottom layer before adding the fillings.

shortbread crust in baking dish

HOW TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE CARAMEL DESSERT BAR FILLING

To make the chocolate caramel mixture you’ll heat the caramels and heavy cream in small saucepan until melted and gooey.

melted caramel pouring onto shortbread crust

Pour the melted caramel over the shortbread cookie crust and then cover the caramel with the chocolate chips.

chocolate caramel bars with shortbread crust before bakingshortbread crust topping

To finish you just need to top with more of the shortbread mixture and then bake in a 325 degree F oven for about 35-40 minutes.

cut chocolate caramel bars with shortbread crust

Allow the bars to cool before cutting.

inside chocolate caramel bars with shortbread crust

more caramel desserts

  • Stuffed Chocolate Chips Cookies
  • Caramel Apple Nachos
  • Rolo Pretzels
  • Dairy Free Brownies with Caramel
  • Chocolate Covered Caramel Cheesecake Bites
  • Salted Caramel Gooey Bars
  • Snickerdoodle Caramel Bars

TIPS FOR MAKING CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST

  • You can use milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate, or dark chocolate. We recommend dark or semisweet.
  • Make sure you let the chocolate caramel bars cool before cutting. They can be a bit gooey and by allowing it to cool you get bars that look like perfection!
  • This recipe calls for unsalted butter, we always recommend using unsalted butter for baked goods unless otherwise stated.

This article was written by Courtney’s Sweets, the recipe is from our guest chef Amanda.

chocolate caramel bars with shortbread crust

Chocolate Caramel Bars with Shortbread Crust

These Chocolate Caramel Bars with Shortbread Crust will be your new favorite dessert bar recipe! The shortbread crust is buttery, then you get that rich chocolate and gooey caramel in the middle and then topped off with more shortbread!
Print Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bars, caramel, chocolate, shortbread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Courtney Lopez

Ingredients

  • 4 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups flour
  • 14 oz baking caramel bits
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  •  Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and then spray it with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, powdered sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla and mix together until the butter is well combined. 
  • Slowly add in the flour and mix well until all of the flour is added.
  • Take 3 cups of the dough mixture and press it into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. 
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, until the base is set and the edges are golden. 
  • Set aside to cool.
  • While the shortbread crust bottom is cooling, add the caramels and heavy cream into a pan and stir together on the stovetop until it’s all melted and gooey. 
  • Pour the caramel over the cookie base.
  • Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of your caramel layer.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, scoop out some dough from the remaining dough in your bowl. Roll the dough into a ball and press it flat like a disc, then lay them all over your chocolate chip layer allowing them to overlap a little bit.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown
  • Once done allow bars to cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.9mg
NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
Tried this recipe?Mention @courtneyssweets or tag #courtneyssweets!

chocolate caramel bars with shortbread crust recipe

Related Posts

  • Buttery Caramel Sauce | ShopRite – I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® sale #timetobelieveButtery Caramel Sauce | ShopRite – I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® sale #timetobelieve
  • Chocolate Star Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candy Cane DustChocolate Star Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candy Cane Dust
  • Easy Chocolate Ganache RecipeEasy Chocolate Ganache Recipe
  • Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with PecansSalted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Pecans
  • No Bake Oreo CheesecakeNo Bake Oreo Cheesecake
  • Quick and Easy TWIX® Bites Banana “Ice Cream” Recipe for Father’s DayQuick and Easy TWIX® Bites Banana “Ice Cream” Recipe for Father’s Day
  • Easy Brownie Cookie Recipe + Ice CreamEasy Brownie Cookie Recipe + Ice Cream
  • Sundae Fundays Mini Chef MondaysSundae Fundays Mini Chef Mondays

Share and save for later!

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Yummly

Posted in: Desserts Recipes
caramel chocolate heavy cream shortbread sugar

About Courtney Lopez

Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome, I'm Courtney!

Hey there! This is my place where I share all the sweet things in my life. From my family, recipes we love, and even fun DIY projects and parties!READ MORE

Subscribe Today

For all the latest in your inbox

All links on this site may be affiliate links and should be considered as such. Courtney's Sweets is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Find More Deliciousness browse the recipe index


air fryer baked potato
Air Fryer Recipes
challah french toast with fresh fruit
Breakfast
fresh guacamole in a bowl with lime garnish
Appetizers
chicken fajitas on a plate
Main Course
side dishes
Side Dishes
pineapple lemonade popsicles
Frozen Treats
chocolate covered apple donuts
Dessert
pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw on a kaiser roll
Slow Cooker
cherry limeade in a glass with ice and pitcher in background
Drinks
{"arrow":"false","pagination":"true","speed":"300","autoplay":"false","autoplay_speed":"3000","loop":"true","slide_to_show_owl":"4","slide_show_ipad_owl":"2","slide_show_tablet_owl":"1","slide_show_mobile_owl":"1","slide_to_scroll_owl":"1","slide_margin_owl":"10","slide_padding_owl":"0","start_slide_owl":"0","slide_center_owl":"false","slide_autowidth_owl":"false","slide_freeDrag_owl":"false","height_auto_owl":"false","caption":"true","slide_rtl_owl":"false"}

As Seen On:

Subscribe Today

For all the latest in your inbox
Copyright ©2019, Courtney's Sweets. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs