Ingredients for - Caramel Shortbread Squares

1. All-purpose flour 1 ¼ cups
2. Unsalted butter, softened ⅔ cup
3. White sugar ¼ cup
4. Unsalted butter ½ cup
5. Packed light brown sugar ½ cup
6. Sweetened condensed milk ½ cup
7. Light corn syrup 2 tablespoons
8. Milk chocolate chips 1 ¼ cups

How to cook deliciously - Caramel Shortbread Squares

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

Make the caramel: Bring butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium 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.

5 . Stage

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.

6 . Stage

Pour chocolate over caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares.