Ingredients for - Caramel Shortbread Squares
How to cook deliciously - Caramel Shortbread Squares
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
2. Stage
Make the shortbread: Mix flour, softened butter, and sugar together in a medium bowl until well blended and crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan.
3. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until dry and light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
4. Stage
Make the caramel: Bring butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (crust can be either warm or cool). Let sit at room temperature until caramel begins to firm up, 2 to 3 hours.
5. Stage
Microwave chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir in 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth.
6. Stage
Pour chocolate over caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares.