Certainly! Get ready for a delicious adventure with these Swirly Caramel Choco-Butterscotch Shortbread Bars! 🍫🍯🍪
Swirly Caramel Choco-Butterscotch Shortbread Bars Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Swirly Caramel Choco-Butterscotch Shortbread Bars
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Scottish, European, Christmas, < 60 Mins
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 36 bars
- Calories: 159.1 per serving
- Fat: 9.4g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15.8mg
- Sodium: 73.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.2g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 11.9g
- Protein: 1.6g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Light brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Dark brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Chopped nuts | 2/3 cup |
| Butterscotch chips | 1/2 cup |
| White chocolate chips | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
-
CRUST:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, and butter.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture, scraping the bowl often, until it becomes crumbly. This usually takes around 2-3 minutes.
-
-
ASSEMBLE:
- Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the top of the crust.
-
CARAMEL FILLING:
- In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the butter and dark brown sugar.
- Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches a full boil. This typically takes about 4-5 minutes.
- Continue to boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 242°F (or perform the ice water test: drop a small amount of the mixture into ice water; it should form a firm ball).
-
BAKING:
- Carefully pour this luscious caramel mixture over the nuts and crust in the baking pan.
- Pop it into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and golden.
-
CHOCO-BUTTERSCOTCH SWIRL:
- As soon as you take the bars out of the oven, sprinkle the butterscotch and white chocolate chips over the top.
- Let them sit for about 5 minutes to soften.
- Then, using a knife or toothpick, gently swirl the melted chips into the caramel, creating a beautiful, marbled effect. Leave some chips whole for extra texture and flavor!
-
COOLING & CUTTING:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, cut into squares or bars as desired.
-
SERVING:
- Enjoy these Swirly Caramel Choco-Butterscotch Shortbread Bars with a tall glass of milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or simply on their own for a delightful treat!
These bars are perfect for a cozy evening in, a sweet addition to a holiday cookie platter, or a lovely homemade gift for friends and family. With their rich caramel, swirled chocolates, and buttery shortbread, they’re sure to become a favorite in no time! 🎄🍫😋
Note: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, if they last that long! 😉
