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Caramel Shortbread Squares

SUBMITTED BY: Julia PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 307 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x9 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 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 1/2 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 at 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by LKWILLIS
The final product tasted great and was a big hit at a potluck lunch at my school, but, one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by LindseyJ
I followed everyone's posting prior to making this great recipe. Double recipe and cook in 9... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2004 by LindaT
I made a terrible mistake with these. I gave them all AWAY!! Oh they tasted wonderful. I sort... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2002 by MAIORCACY
This recipe tastes incredibly good, but I found two problems with it. First of all, it is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by JENNIFERLOVESTOCOOK
This are great!! I've made them many times. Cook the shortbread, let it cool, then place it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by DONNAINNC
Fantastic! I made these last night and took the advice of several people and they were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2008 by BROSNANFAN
Yummy! I found these easy to make and delicious. Brought them in for a potluck and they were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by SUSAN_LINDBERG
Wonderful! This is exactly what I was looking for. Super easy, and delicious! The caramel was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2003 by MERELLAMOM
Disaster from the beginning! While cooking the caramel, it burned horribly. I was able to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by ZEKEBULLSEYE