Red Velvet Caramel Shortbread Bars

Red velvet cake is believed to have originated in the 1800s and gets its distinctive color from a reaction between natural cocoa powder and acidic ingredients like buttermilk and vinegar.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Red Velvet Caramel Shortbread Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 cup Caramel Sauce
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 cup Shortbread Cookies
• 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted unsalted butter, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce. Pour the mixture over the red velvet crust.
5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and crumbled shortbread cookies over the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes.
8. Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.