INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups caramel, cut into small chunks (about 14 ounces)
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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3 cups chopped milk chocolate or dark chocolate, melted
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1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional)