Caramel Shortbread

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/8 cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup sugar until pale. Add flour and ground almonds to form a soft dough.
  2. Press dough into a 8 inch square pan that has been greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake shortbread at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until pale golden brown. Leave in pan until cool.
  3. To Make Topping: Cook 3/4 cup butter, 3/8 cup sugar, syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan on low heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes until it has thickened and has a pale caramel color.
  4. Spread caramel on cooled shortbread, and let set about 40 minutes. Melt chocolate over low heat. Spread melted chocolate on top of caramel and sprinkle on toasted almonds.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

802 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16g 32% DV
Total Fat 53g 68% DV
Carbs 71.1g 26% DV
Fiber 7.2g 26% DV
Sugar 43.2g 86% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 44mg 2% DV
Potassium 535.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 85.5mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 238mg 18% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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