caramel squares
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These squares are cut small because they are so rich. Wonderful served with either coffee or tea.
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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