Best 5 Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars, a delectable treat that combines the comforting taste of shortbread with the rich, velvety notes of caramel and coffee. These irresistible bars are crafted with a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious caramel layer, and a creamy coffee-infused white chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making them a perfect companion for your afternoon tea or as a special dessert after dinner. Our collection of recipes provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure your Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars turn out perfectly every time.

**Recipes:**

1. **Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars:** Immerse yourself in the classic combination of shortbread, caramel, and coffee in this timeless recipe.

2. **Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars with Chocolate Ganache:** Elevate your shortbread bars to new heights with a luscious chocolate ganache that adds an extra layer of richness and decadence.

3. **Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars with Salted Caramel Sauce:** Experience a delightful interplay of sweet and salty flavors as you drizzle your shortbread bars with a homemade salted caramel sauce.

4. **Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars with Coffee Frosting:** Transform your shortbread bars into a coffee lover's paradise with a creamy coffee frosting that adds a delightful caffeine kick.

5. **Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars with Espresso Glaze:** Infuse your shortbread bars with an intense espresso flavor by brushing them with a glossy espresso glaze.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD



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With a layer of shortbread, a layer of soft caramel and a layer of chocolate, these bars taste like gourmet Twix bars.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, submitted by Carrie H. from Rockville, MD and adapted from Bon Appétit Desserts by B

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 20-25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 stick (½ cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tablespoon ice water
1 large egg yolk
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup (such as Lyle's Golden Syrup) or dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous pinch salt
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, broken into small pieces, best quality
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil, pushing the foil neatly into the corners and up the sides of the pan, using two pieces if necessary to ensure that the foil overlaps all edges (the overhang will help removal from the pan). Spray the foiled pan with nonstick cooking spray or grease with butter.
  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the flour, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt; process until well combined and no lumps of brown sugar remain. Add the butter and pulse until a coarse meal forms. Add the ice water and egg yolk and blend until moist clumps form. Dump the dough into the prepared pan and press with your fingers into an even layer (dust your fingers with flour if the dough is too sticky). Pierce the dough all over with a fork and bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, golden syrup, vanilla and salt together in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and boil gently, whisking constantly, until the caramel is thick and the temperature registers 225 degrees F, about 6 minutes. Pour the caramel over the warm crust; cool for about 15 minutes, or until caramel is set.
  • Place the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is about 75% melted. Stir, allowing the residual heat in the bowl to melt the remaining chocolate, until smooth (if necessary, place the chocolate back in the microwave for a few more; just be sure not to overheat or the mixture will curdle). Spread the chocolate over the caramel layer. Refrigerate the bars until the chocolate is set, at least 1 hour. Using the foil overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into small squares and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Note: The shortbread layer will crumble a bit when you cut it; that's just the nature of it.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: These can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap them securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup butter, softened
¼ cup white sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 ¼ cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 cup butter, white sugar, and flour until evenly crumbly. Press into a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (warm or cool). Cool until it begins to firm.
  • Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir at 20 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill. Cut into 1 inch squares. These need to be small because they are so rich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

CARAMEL MACCHIATO SHORTBREAD BARS



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A recipe that was brought to a family reunion which was a crowd pleader. So very simple to make. Shortbread with a wonderful twist.

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 30-40 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon hot water
1 1/2 cups butter, softened (not margarine)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 cups flour
1 1/4 cups hershey Skor English toffee bits

Steps:

  • Dissolve coffee in hot water.
  • Beat butter, coffee and sugar until fluffy.
  • Stir together flour and toffee bits.
  • Mix into butter mixture the flour and toffee bits half a cup at a time until combined.
  • Press dough into a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for about 20 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from oven and cool in pan.
  • Cut into bars and enjoy.

CARAMEL MACCHIATO



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If you've got an espresso/cappuccino machine you're well on your way to recreating a top-choice Starbucks coffee drink. For the caramel part, you can use any caramel sauce that you find in the grocery store near the ice cream toppings. Pick your favorite. Just note that to make this recipe work best you'll only need 3 tablespoons of a richer caramel sauce (like the stuff Starbucks uses), but more like 4 tablespoons of a lighter sauce (such as fat-free Smuckers). For the vanilla syrup you can use the bottled syrups, such as those made by Torani, or just whip up a your own clone from scratch. By the way, if you want to make this clone super accurate, pick up bottles of the authentic vanilla syrup and caramel sauce sold in Starbucks stores.

Provided by JustaQT

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 16 oz

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh espresso
8 ounces milk, steamed with foam
3 -4 tablespoons caramel sauce

Steps:

  • You can use vanilla syrup from a bottle for the drink or make your own vanilla syrup following this Top Secret Recipe: Simply combine 2 cups water and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, then add 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Store in a covered container.
  • To make your coffee drink, add two tablespoon of vanilla syrup to a 16-ounce glass.
  • Add 1/2 cup fresh brewed espresso followed by 8 ounces of steamed milk.
  • Add 3 to 4 tablespoons caramel sauce to the drink.
  • Stir before drinking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 22.6, Carbohydrate 22, Sugar 18.8, Protein 0.6

CARAMEL MACCHIATO



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I love Starbucks Caramel Macchiatos. This is very similar. I make my own caramel recipe #78088. I also make my own vanilla syrup by bioling 1cup of sugar and 1cup of water, remove from heat and tsp vanilla. I usally leave the vanilla syrup out as I like to cut back on my sugar intake. I also use skin milk just to cut back on calories, because they are so good I drink way to many of them!

Provided by Amber D

Categories     Beverages

Time 4m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla-flavored syrup
1 tablespoon caramel
1/4 cup brewed espresso

Steps:

  • Combine milk, syrup and caramel then heat. DO NOT BOIL.Heat in pot whisking till frothy or put in mug and microwave about 90seconds.
  • If heating in pot pour into mug. There should be foam on the top.If microwaving in mug use a milk frother to create foam on top of the milk.
  • Pour prepared espresso into milk.
  • Top with caramel drizzle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 128, Carbohydrate 11.3, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your shortbread bars.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth and even texture in the shortbread.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the shortbread from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the shortbread until the edges are golden brown. This will ensure that the shortbread is cooked through.
  • Let the shortbread cool completely before cutting into bars. This will help to prevent the shortbread from crumbling.
  • Store the shortbread bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Caramel Macchiato Shortbread Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple shortbread crust, a creamy caramel filling, and a rich chocolate ganache. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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