Toffee Caramel Squares

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Layers of caramel and chocolate cover a cookie crust, creating these rich treats. I made several pans for our son's wedding and received many requests for the recipe. The scrumptious bars are also perfect for cookie exchanges.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 10 tablespoons cold butter or margarine

FILLING:

  • ½ cup butter or margarine

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

GLAZE:

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, combine the filling ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 5 minutes. Pour over warm crust.

  2. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Spread over filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.