Go Back
–+ squares

Caramel Shortbread Squares Recipe

Delicious caramel shortbread squares that melt in your mouth.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Shortbread Base

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour

Caramel Layer

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup Golden syrup
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk 14 oz

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 ½ cups Chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoon Vegetable oil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar until creamy. Gradually add flour and mix until crumbly. Press into the prepared baking pan.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let it cool.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter for the caramel layer. Add brown sugar, golden syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly over medium heat until it thickens and turns golden brown.
  5. Pour caramel over the cooled shortbread base. Let it set.
  6. Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave or double boiler. Spread over the caramel layer. Let it set completely before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Caramel, Shortbread, Squares
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!