caramel shortbread

Name: CARAMEL SHORTBREAD
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Cuisine: UK/Ireland
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/4 cup(s) white sugar; 1 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) ground almonds; 3/4 cup(s) butter; 3/8 cup(s) white sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) golden syrup; 1 can(s) (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk; 8 ounce(s) high quality milk chocolate squares; 1/3 cup(s) toasted and sliced almonds; ## NOTE: IF YOU CAN'T FIND GOLDEN SYRUP, YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE EQUAL PARTS HONEY.

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Feb 1, 2014

Does this look decadent enough for you? I'm afraid I would have to double the recipe and then some! This gives shortbread a whole new identity! Recipe & photo: allrecipes.com

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 16 bars or rounds

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup ground almonds
3/4 cup butter
3/8 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons golden syrup
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
8 ounces high quality milk chocolate squares
1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds
NOTE: IF YOU CAN'T FIND GOLDEN SYRUP, YOU MAY SUBSTITUTE EQUAL PARTS HONEY.

How To Make caramel shortbread

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar until pale. Add flour and ground almonds to form a soft dough.

Step 2

Press dough into an 8-inch square pan that has been greased and lined with parchment paper. OR press equal amounts of dough into 2 8-cup muffin tins.
Step 3

Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until pale golden brown. Leave in pan until cool.
Step 4

FOR TOPPING: Cook 3/4 cup butter, 3/8 cup sugar, syrup,and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan on low heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes until it has thickened and has a pale caramel color.
Step 5

Spread caramel on cooled shortbread, and let set about 40 minutes. Melt chocolate over low heat. Spread melted chocolate on top of caramel and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
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