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Caramel Shortbread

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 884.0
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
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Icing sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup Butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup Corn syrup (dark is best)
  • 1 teaspoon Unflavored gelatin
  • 2/3 cup Sweetened condensed milk
Directions
  1. 1
    An upside down toffee-like confection.
  2. 2
    First Layer: Measure first 3 ingredients into bowl.
  3. 3
    Crumble together well.
  4. 4
    Press in ungreased 8 x 8-inch pan.
  5. 5
    Bake in 350 F (177&# 194;°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. 6
    Cool.
  7. 7
    Second Layer: Melt the scond amount of butter and corn syrup in heavy saucepan.
  8. 8
    Measure sugar in cup.
  9. 9
    Stir in gelatin to mix thoroughly.
  10. 10
    Add to saucepan stirring to dissolve.
  11. 11
    Add condensed milk.
  12. 12
    Stir, bringing to a boil.
  13. 13
    Boil 4 minutes stirring constantly.
  14. 14
    It burns very easily when boiling.
  15. 15
    Remove from heat.
  16. 16
    Beat with spoon until it thickens and gets blobby.
  17. 17
    You will need to take a moment's rest now and then as you beat.
  18. 18
    Pour over first layer.
  19. 19
    Chill overnight.
  20. 20
    Invert on plastic wrap.
  21. 21
    This makes it much easier to cur through to the bottom.
  22. 22
    Cut into 25 squares.
  23. 23
    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.

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