Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Bourbon Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars, where every bite offers a perfect blend of rich flavors and textures. These bars feature a buttery shortbread base that is both crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth tender, topped with a decadent layer of bourbon-infused caramel that adds depth and warmth. A smooth dark chocolate topping finishes off this delightful treat, while a sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances the sweetness and provides a delightful crunch. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (for shortbread)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup sugar (for caramel)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 3–4 tbsp bourbon
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla for the shortbread layer. Gradually mix in flour, then press into the pan. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the caramel layer, melt butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, bring to a gentle boil, then add bourbon and vanilla.
- Pour the caramel over the baked shortbread layer.
- Melt dark chocolate with corn syrup and remaining butter; pour over caramel layer.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg