Caramel Shortbread

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A plate of food with a slice cut out, with Caramel and Shortbread


Picture in your mind the crunch of sea salt mixed with warm, delicious, gooey caramel, over soft shortbread. What more could you ask for in a decadent dessert?

Wanting to do something amazing for dessert this past weekend I decided on taking advantage of the fresh peaches and make a Peach, Ginger Sorbet and pair it up with my Caramel Cinnamon Shortbread. Perfection. The combination of salty and sweet is wonderful here, especially with the sprinkling of sea salt and the shortbread layer to help cut out some of the sweetness of the caramel.  I love shortbread and with the hint of cinnamon underneath a layer of thick, creamy caramel made the best even better. These will need to refrigerate for at least 3 hours to firm up to make it easier for you to slice.

Preheat oven to 350°.

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A plate of food with a slice cut out, with Caramel and Shortbread

Caramel Shortbread

A sweet and yummy treat
Servings: 36 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Line an 8×8″ pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides to make removal easier.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and salt with a pastry cutter or fork. Add the egg yolk and continue mixing.
  • Add the flour and combine the dough until coarse crumbs form. Transfer the dough into the prepared pan and press it down into one even layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, until slightly golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • For the caramel, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, sugar, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and stir for about 5-10 minutes until caramel reaches the “soft ball stage” and using a candy thermometer make sure it reaches 230°.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and pour caramel over the shortbread.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, then sprinkle with sea salt. I like to use the parchment paper “handles” over hanging to lift out of the pan and cut into finger length cookies or squares. Store caramel shortbread in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
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Kevin

Whether in the kitchen or on the grill, you’ll find me cooking American favorites with a love for BBQ, Mexican and Tex Mex. I’m passionate about making tasty food because life’s too short to be bland!

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