caramel squares
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These squares are cut small because they are so rich. Wonderful served with either coffee or tea.
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yield
24 squares
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For caramel squares
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2/3 cup butter
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 cup flour, all purpose
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1/4 cup cornflour
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
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2 tbsp corn syrup, light
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1/2 cup condensed milk, sweetened
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1 tsp vanilla (optional)
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pinch of salt
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1 1/4 cups chocolate chips, dairy milk
How To Make caramel squares
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1Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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2To a large bowl add 2/3 cup butter, white sugar and both flours, mixing evenly until it is crumbly.
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3Press into a square 8" - 9" pan and bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
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4In a large pot, add 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt; bring to a boil and keep boiling hard for 5 minutes.
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5Remove the pot from the heat and using a wooden spoon beat vigorously for 3 - 5 minutes, then pour over the baked crust and allow to cool completely. ( the caramel will firm up)
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6Melt the chocolate and stir until nice and smooth, then pour over the caramel layer, spreading to evenly cover the squares. Chill and cut into small squares.
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