Caramel Shortbread Sticks |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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From a Land O Lakes holiday recipe booklet. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar |
1 cup flour |
3/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
30 unwrapped caramels |
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 325°F
2. Combine butter, powdered sugar and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed.
4. Press dough evenly into 8-inch square baking pan lined with aluminum foil; prick with tines of fork every 1/2 inch.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Immediately cut into 20 sticks. Cool completely.
7. Place caramels and half & half in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH, stirring twice, until caramels are melted (1 to 2 minutes).
8. Dip ends of shortbread sticks into melted caramel mixture; roll in pecans.
9. Place onto waxed paper; let stand until set.
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