Caramel Shortbread Squares |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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These bars consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel centre and milk chocolate top. The are super-easy to make and everyone loves them. Ingredients:
2/3 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup white sugar |
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup butter |
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar |
1 tablespoon corn syrup |
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk |
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.
2. MIX in a medium bowl 2/3 cup butter, 1/4 cup white sugar and 1 1/4 cup flour until evenly crumbly.
3. PRESS into 9 inch square baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.
4. COMBINE in a 2 quart saucepan 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes.
5. REMOVE from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes.
6. POUR over baked crust. Cool until it begins to firm.
7. MELT chocolate and pour over caramel layer making sure to cover the layer completely.
8. CHILL and cut into squares.
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