Golden Gate Bars

Golden Gate Bars- Fudgy brownies with a shortbread crust, a layer of caramel and divine chocolate ganache topping!  Crazy good stuff.

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I found this recipe about a hundred  (?) years ago.  It was on the back of a box of Salted Caramel Brownie Mix.  The recipe has been sitting in my recipe archives since then.  I never made them and I'm not quite sure why....they are amazing! 

Ingredients Needed

• Salted caramel brownie mix * see recipe note
• Oil + Water + Egg
• Butter
• Flour
• Powdered sugar
• Chocolate chips
• Whipping cream
• Coarse sea salt (optional)

Your Layers:

• Bottom: Shortbread crust with caramel sauce
• Middle:  Fudgy brownies
• Top: Chocolate ganache

Recipes Notes

• If you can't find salted caramel brownie mix, you can find it here or you can use your favorite brownie mix.  It will work, but, you will have to bake it in a 9 x 9 pan and use your own caramel sauce for it.  I recommend using about 1/4 of a cup.
• Be sure to let your brownie cool completely before adding the chocolate ganache topping. 
• Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator. They are best eaten within a week.
• If desired,  top off your finished bars with coarse sea salt.  A delicious finishing touch!

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