RCI-DS.003.0009.001

Caramel Slices

Name: Caramel Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 g all-purpose flour; 3 g cream of tartar; 2 g baking soda; 0 unit .8 g ground nutmeg; 205 g shortening (melted and cooled slightly); 440 g packed brown sugar; 2 unit eggs; 5 ml vanilla extract

Caramel Slices from the Recidemia collection

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
375 g
cream of tartar
3 g
baking soda
2 g
.8 g ground nutmeg
0 unit
shortening
melted and cooled slightly
205 g
packed brown sugar
440 g
eggs
2 unit
vanilla extract
5 ml

Method

Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.

Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

Shape dough into a log measuring 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°F (180°C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

Slice log into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.

Caramel Slices

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