🍫✨ Salted Caramel Whiskey Fudge Bars

Yield: 16–25 squares | Prep Time: 15–20 minutes| Cook Time: 14–15 minutes| Total Time: 2 hours 20–30 minutes (with chilling time)

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Crust:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

For the Fudge Topping:

• 16 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

• 2½ tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup Gourmet Inspirations Salted Caramel Whiskey Sauce

• 1 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

2. In a mixer, beat butter, vanilla, confectioners’ sugar, and salt until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

3. Mix in flour until a crumbly dough forms. Press evenly into the prepared pan.

4. Bake 14–15 minutes, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate, condensed milk, and butter. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until smooth and melted.

6. Stir in vanilla and spread evenly over cooled crust.

7. Drizzle Salted Caramel Whiskey Sauce over the top and smooth gently.

8. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours).

9. Cut into small squares to serve.

Tip: For a beautiful finish, drizzle extra caramel just before serving.