Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread

Name: Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 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

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup plus 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

1

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 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork.
2

Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce temperature to 325°.
3

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.
4

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Place pan on a wire rack.
5

Sprinkle the top with coarse salt if desired. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.