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    Caramel Shortbread Bars

    Published: Dec 6, 2018 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Caramel Shortbread Bars with a ribbon of Delce De Leche in the middle, a great dessert for your family. 
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    Caramel Shortbread Bars on a wooden cutting board

    Caramel Shortbread Bars with a thick caramel ribbon in the middle are bars your family will love. A great dessert made with Dulce De Leche. 

    Caramel Shortbread Bars on a wooden cutting board

    I have a favorite cookie recipe. Actually, I have two. The one I am talking about is the White Velvet Cookies recipe I have shared on here before.

    The dough is a dream to work with and so many recipes can be made from it, such as these Caramel Shortbread Bars.

    I had never used Delce De Leche before and quite frankly, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. Well, let me tell you, it will be a staple in my pantry from now on. It has a rich creaminess that will be a delight to many recipes.

    And to eat out of the can. Just sayin'. ;-)

    How to make Caramel Shortbread Bars

    To make, simply use White Velvet Cookie recipe but it will be made in a 9x13 pan.

    Caramel Shortbread Bars in a 9x13 pan

    After making the dough, press half on the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 pan.

    Caramel Shortbread Bars with Delce De Leche spread on top

    Spread Delce De Leche on top of the uncooked cookie dough.  I have to say, this caramel topping after cooking held its consistency the best of any caramel I have used before. Did I mention you could also eat it out of the can??

    Oh yes, I think I did.

    Anyway, after you put the Delce De Leche on the dough, place the remaining dough on top of the caramel layer.

    How Do I Spread The Remaining Dough On Top

    I know you are asking yourself this question, so let me tell you what I did. Simply crumble the rest of the cookie dough on top. You can use your hands and then pat it smooth.

    Bake at 375* for about 30 minutes or until starting to turn lightly brown.

    Let the Caramel Shortbread Bars cool completely in order for the caramel to harden slightly. The caramel stays easy to eat and doesn't harden completely so the bars are enjoyable for all.

    Caramel Shortbread Bars on a wooden cutting board

    Caramel Shortbread Bars

    Kim Strawn
    Caramel Shortbread Bars with a ribbon of Delce De Leche in the middle, a great dessert for your family. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 servings
    Calories 304 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cup butter or margarine softened
    • 1 8 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 ½ cup sugar
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 can Delce De Leche

    Instructions
     

    • Mix together butter and cream cheese using a hand mixer
    • Add sugar, egg yolks and vanilla
    • Then mix in the flour, a little at a time
    • Lightly grease a 9x13 pan
    • Spread half of dough in pan
    • Spread Delce De Leche over top
    • Spread rest of dough on top of caramel
    • Bake at 375* for 30 minutes or until starting to lightly brown

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 36mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1.4mg
    Keyword delce de leche, shortbread bars
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    Caramel Shortbread Bars with Delce De Leche

     

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    1. Amanda Nemeth

      October 16, 2019 at 5:27 am

      Can you tell me, is the ingredients like 1 half cup of the item or 1 and a half cup of it please???

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      • Kim

        October 16, 2019 at 10:14 am

        It is 1 1/2 cup (one and one half cup) of the item. Hope that helps!

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