Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread Bars
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
48
ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 cup butter, cubed
- 3⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1⁄2 cup honey
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pine nuts
- 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- coarse salt (optional)
directions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pat onto the bottom of a greased 15-in.x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork.
- Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce temperature to 325°.
- In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, honey, sugar, cream and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pine nuts and vanilla. Spread evenly over crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Place pan on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle the top with coarse salt if desired. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Lizzie_Rodriquez
United States