Toffee Shortbread
Serves 16
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6-ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
1. Shortbread: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Stir in the flour until well mixed. Press the batter into a 9- inch square pan (a good job for kids). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Let cool.
2. Toffee: Melt the 1/2 cup of butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continually. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour over the cooled shortbread.
3. Topping: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or a microwave oven. Stir until smooth. Pour over the cooled toffee. Cut into 16 squares.
