Description
Bourbon Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars are a heavenly dessert that combines buttery shortbread, rich bourbon-infused caramel, and decadent dark chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these bars offer an irresistible blend of sweet and salty flavors. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, these treats are sure to impress. Easy to make and even easier to share, they are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, (at room temperature)
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour, (measured correctly)
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, (cubed)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 4 tbsp Light Corn Syrup
- 2 (14oz or 397g) cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3–4 tbsp Bourbon
- 1 ½ tsp Vanilla or Vanilla Bean Paste
- 8 oz (230g) High Quality Dark Chocolate, (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Light Corn Syrup
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, (cubed)
- 1 tsp Coarse Flaky Sea Salt, (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, then gradually incorporate flour and salt until dough forms. Press into a 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
- For the caramel layer, combine cubed butter, sugar, light corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until boiling; reduce heat and cook for five more minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon and vanilla.
- Pour the caramel over the baked shortbread base. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Melt dark chocolate with light corn syrup; pour over caramel layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle sea salt on top before letting it set completely.
- Once cooled, slice into bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg