Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread Recipe

Name: Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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 375u00b0 for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce temperature to 325u00b0.
3
In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, honey, sugar, cream and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 234u00b0 (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.

2342

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread

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