Bajillionaire Bars

May 27, 2013

A true dessert of decadence beginning with a buttery shortbread crust, cookie dough filling, smooth caramel layer, and a rich topping of chocolate! Sounds crazy but they are oh-so-delicious!

Shortbread:
2/3 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. all purpose flour

Caramel Filling:
14 oz. soft caramels, unwrapped
4 tbsp. heavy whipping cream

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:
1 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/2 c. all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 c. mini semisweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Glaze:
8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. 2. For shortbread, in a medium bowl, beat together butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
630

Sodium
103mg
4% DV

Fat
36g
56% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
70g
23% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV

Baked