Dulce de Leche Shortbread Bars

By srumbel

The light buttery flavor of the shortbread combined with the richness of the dulce de leche. Heaven – absolute heaven.
from kleinworthco.com

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 sticks butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 Dulce de Leche
• 1/4 cup any flavor or color candy melts

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Spray 8x8 glass baking dish with cooking spray- set aside
Combine sugars, butter & vanilla in mixer & beat until combined
Stir in egg
Add flour - beat until well combined
Press ¾ of the dough into prepared baking dish.
Place remaining dough in refrigerator until it's time to use it
Bake 20 minutes - remove & allow to cool about 15 minutes
Spread dulce de leche over the top in thin layer
Drop remaining dough in clumps on top of the dulce de leche - do not spread out or press down.
Return to oven & bake 25-30 minutes
Remove from oven & place on wire rack in pan.
Melt candy melts in small bowl for approx 1 minute to melt - stirring after 30 seconds
Take a fork & dip in melted chocolate & drizzle over the shortbread bars
Allow to cool completely before serving.