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Yummy Caramel Shortbread Squares

"Yummy caramel shortbread squares are perfect for your upcoming event! These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake."
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ¼ cups milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together ⅔ cup butter, white sugar, and flour until evenly crumbly. Press into a 9-inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.

  3. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine ½ cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (warm or cool). Cool until it begins to firm.

  4. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir in 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill. Cut into 1-inch squares. These need to be small because they are so rich.