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salted caramel shortbread squares

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

Obtained online. http://insidebrucrewlife.com/2015/07/salted-caramel-shortbread-squares/

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For salted caramel shortbread squares

  • FOR THE CRUST
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    corn syrup
  • 1 c
    sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped pretzels
  • 1/2 c
    pecan chips
  • FOR THE TOPPING
  • 1 c
    chocolate chips
  • 1/2 c
    whipping cream
  • coarse sea salt

How To Make salted caramel shortbread squares

  • 1
    Mix together the flour, sugar, and butter. Press into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove and cool completely.
  • 2
    Place the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Place 4 Tablespoons of caramel in a small bowl and set aside. Stir the pretzel pieces and pecan chips into the caramel. Pour over the cooled crust. Let cool completely.
  • 3
    Bring the whipping cream to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and creamy. Spread over the caramel layer. Heat the reserved caramel for 10-15 seconds or until melted. Drizzle over the chocolate and use a knife to swirl gently. Sprinkle with sea salt. Let set. Cut into 24 squares. Store in a covered container on the counter.
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