Billionaire Bars

These Billionaire Bars are made with 5 glorious layers of RICH
and DECADENT sugary favorites! Shortbread, brownie, caramel, chocolate,
and peanut butter frosting combine for the ultimate dessert bar!

Ingredients
Shortbread:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened
• 1 teaspoon salt

Brownies:

• Fudge Brownie Box Mix
• Additional ingredients required on back of box

Caramel:

• 10 oz. chewy caramels
• 3 tablespoon heavy cream

Chocolate:

• 1 cup 60% bittersweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter

Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1/2 batch Peanut Butter Frosting

Topping:

• Chocolate sprinkles

 
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and set aside.

Shortbread:

1. In
   a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the
   butter and sugar, add in remaining ingredients and beating slowly at
   first then increasing to medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until
   dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl and is no longer
   crumbly.
2. Press dough evenly into the prepared baking dish and set aside.

Brownies:

1. Mix brownie ingredients together according to package instructions
   and pour over the shortbread dough, spreading out evenly. Bake for 30 to
   35 minutes.

Caramel:

1. When the
   cookie/brownie is about 10 minutes from being done, add the caramels and
   the heavy cream to a small saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring
   constantly until candies are completely melted.
2. Remove the
   cookie/brownie from the oven when ready and pour the caramel sauce
   evenly over the brownie layer. Chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours
   until caramel is stiff to the touch.

Chocolate:

1. Once caramel layer has set, add chocolate chips and butter to a
   microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-second intervals until melted,
   stirring between each one. It usually takes 1 minute. Quickly pour over
   the caramel and use the back of a spoon to spread out in an even layer.
   Because the caramel is cold the chocolate will stiffen fast, so your
   need to work fast here.

Peanut Butter Frosting:

1. Make
   a half batch of my Best Peanut Butter Buttercream and evenly spread it
   out over the top of the hardened chocolate layer. Sprinkle with
   chocolate sprinkles.
2. Gently lift the bars out of the pan by
   gripping the aluminum foil, I recommend picking one side of the bars to
   lift up while sliding the baking dish in the opposite direction so your
   bars are always close to the counter.
3. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares for serving.

Notes
A stand mixer with a paddle attachment is necessary for the shortbread dough or it may never come together.
 
Nutrition
Calories:
294kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat:
10g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 18g |
Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.8mg