Golden Walnut Caramel Squares |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 78 |
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A walnut-packed caramel tops a buttery crust in this decadent candy.Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1/2 cup cold butter |
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
caramel layer: |
1-1/3 cups sugar |
1 cup butter, cubed |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/3 cup corn syrup |
2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts |
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped |
Directions:
1. Line a 9-in. baking pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared pan; prick crust with a fork. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown.
3. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over crust; set aside.
4. In a large heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook sugar until melted. Do not stir. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
5. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, cream and corn syrup. Slowly pour in cooked sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in walnuts. Pour over prepared crust.
6. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
7. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut candy into squares. Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.
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