Caramel-crackle Shortbread |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 13 Minutes |
Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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A bit of a twist to a favorite christmas cookie...you will want to sample these easy to make cookies year round. Ingredients:
1/2cup granulated sugar |
2tbsp water |
1cup soft butter |
1/2cup sifted icing sugar |
1tsp vanilla extract |
2cups all-purpose flour |
3/4cup milk chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Have ready a foil lined baking sheet.
2. Stir together granulated sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil but do not stir. Boil for 5-6 mins. or until it starts to turn a light brown. Pour onto lined baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. Chop caramel finely
3. Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
4. Beat together butter and icing sugar in a large bowl until fluffy, then stir in vanilla. Gradually stir in flour, chocolate chips and caramel pieces. Chill dough slightly if very soft.
5. Roll out dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 1/4inch thick. Cut out with floured fluted cookie cutter. Transfer to parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 mins. or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 mins. then transfer to racks.
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