Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup butter, cubed; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup honey; ¼ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups pine nuts; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; coarse salt (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup packed brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, cubed
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup honey
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups pine nuts
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
coarse salt (optional)

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3
Pat onto the bottom of a greased 15-in.x 10-in.
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x 1-in.
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baking pan.
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Prick dough thoroughly with a fork.
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Bake at 375 for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool on a wire rack.
9
Reduce temperature to 325.
10
In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, honey, sugar, cream and salt.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 234 (soft-ball stage).
12
Remove from the heat; stir in pine nuts and vanilla.
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Spread evenly over crust.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
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Place pan on a wire rack.
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Sprinkle the top with coarse salt if desired.
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Cool completely.
18
Cut into bars.
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Store in an airtight container.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pine Nut Caramel Shortbread Bars 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 Bars

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