Caramel Shortbread Squares

Caramel squares (aka millionaire's shortbread) are made with three layers of utter decadence: buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and melted chocolate.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.66666668653488 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1.25 cups milk chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until dry and light golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Step 3

Microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir in 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Step 4

To make the shortbread: Mix flour, softened butter, and sugar together in a medium bowl until well blended and crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan.

Step 5

To make the caramel: Bring butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (crust can be either warm or cool). Let sit at room temperature until caramel begins to firm up, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 6

Pour chocolate over caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars.