There are just some flavor combinations out there that BELONG together. Of course you have peanut butter and chocolate…honey and bbq…cinnamon and apple…chocolate and mint…AND AND AND… But I am here to say that caramel and shortbread is holy grail status. I made my mark on the internet many years ago with my Salted Caramel Butter Bars. They are an OG Cookies and Cups recipe, and have been made across the internets by so so many of you. Everyone love them, as everyone should. They’re freaking amazing. Which brings me to today’s recipe. It’s one that I have intended to make (and share) here for a long time. I am sure there are many versions of this recipe out there on the google, but this is the recipe I make and love, and since we’re friends, I think you will love it too. These Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars (aka Homemade Twix) are the perfect portions of each layer/flavor. The crust is has the exact right amount of crunch, the caramel is creamy and soft, without oozing everywhere, and well, milk chocolate topped with flaked sea salt is a winning combo. The crust can be baked ahead of time…or not. It’s all about versatility here. The caramel is sweet and buttery, and the addition of sweetened condensed milk makes it the perfect texture. And like I said…milk chocolate… Spread that gorgeous chocolate all over the top and go ahead and sprinkle on some flaked sea salt to make everything better. Allow them to set up completely….you can chill them or let this happen at room temperature. Totally up to you…like I said, versatility. Be prepared to be BLOWN AWAY with how delicious these are. You can cut them into small pieces for a bite-sized treat or into bars like a Twix!
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11 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 cups flour
Caramel Filling
1/2 cup salted butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Topping
1 1/3 cups milk chocolate optional – flaked sea salt
Caramel Filling Topping
