Caramel Slices

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  3. Shape dough into a log measuring 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  5. Slice log into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

777 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 35.9g 46% DV
Carbs 95.2g 35% DV
Fiber 5.9g 21% DV
Sugar 28.2g 56% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6937mg 100% DV
Potassium 4444.5mg 95% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Calcium 132.3mg 10% DV
Iron 3.5mg 20% DV

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

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