This Latin-American dessert features All-purpose flour, Icing sugar, Butter or margarine, Butter or margarine, Corn syrup (dark is best. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Caramel Shortbread
Description
This Latin-American dessert features All-purpose flour, Icing sugar, Butter or margarine, Butter or margarine, Corn syrup (dark is best. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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An upside down toffee-like confection.
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First Layer: Measure first 3 ingredients into bowl.
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Crumble together well.
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Press in ungreased 8 x 8-inch pan.
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Bake in 350 F (177&# 194;°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Cool.
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Second Layer: Melt the scond amount of butter and corn syrup in heavy saucepan.
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Measure sugar in cup.
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Stir in gelatin to mix thoroughly.
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Add to saucepan stirring to dissolve.
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Add condensed milk.
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Stir, bringing to a boil.
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Boil 4 minutes stirring constantly.
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It burns very easily when boiling.
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Remove from heat.
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Beat with spoon until it thickens and gets blobby.
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You will need to take a moment's rest now and then as you beat.
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Pour over first layer.
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Chill overnight.
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Invert on plastic wrap.
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This makes it much easier to cur through to the bottom.
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Cut into 25 squares.
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Shared
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 884.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 45.4g70%
- Saturated Fat 15.5g78%
- Cholesterol 9.6mg4%
- Sodium 671.7mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 109.1g37%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 55.8g
- Protein 10.5g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.