Caramel Shortbread Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 bars

Caramel Shortbread Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup butter

¼ cup white sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup ground almonds

¾ cup butter

⅜ cup white sugar

3 tablespoons golden syrup

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

8 (1 ounce) squares high quality milk chocolate

⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds

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Directions

Step 1

Beat 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 a 8 inch square pan that has been greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake shortbread at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until pale golden brown. Leave in pan until cool.

Step 3

To Make 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 4

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 on toasted almonds.

Nutritional Information

Caramel Shortbread Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 380

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 39.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 29.6g

Fat: 23.4g 36%

Saturated Fat: 12.9g 65%

Cholesterol: 49.7mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 534.7IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 20.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 115.2mg 12%

Iron: 1mg 5%

Magnesium: 31.6mg 11%

Potassium: 193.4mg 5%

Sodium: 146.9mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 210.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.