Description
A decadent dessert with layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add flour and salt to form a dough. Press into a greased 9×9-inch pan and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until golden and thick (8-10 minutes). Pour over cooled shortbread and let set.
- Melt chocolate chips and pour over the caramel layer, spreading evenly. Cool until set in the fridge for quicker results.
- Slice into squares and serve with tea or coffee.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill well for clean cuts. Consider adding sea salt or flavored chocolate for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg