Taffy Apple Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Taffy Apple Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SHORTBREAD:; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 2 sticks Butter, Softened; 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; FOR THE TOPPING:; 2 whole Granny Smith Apples, Washed, Cored And Sliced To 1/4-inch Thickness; 1 cup Salted Peanuts; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 bag (14 Ounce Bag) Caramel Candies, Unwrapped; 4 Tablespoons Butter, Softened

Servings: persons

FOR THE SHORTBREAD:
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoons Salt
2 sticks Butter, Softened
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup Powdered Sugar
FOR THE TOPPING:
2 whole Granny Smith Apples, Washed, Cored And Sliced To 1/4-inch Thickness
1 cup Salted Peanuts
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 bag (14 Ounce Bag) Caramel Candies, Unwrapped
4 Tablespoons Butter, Softened

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x9 pan with cooking spray and line with foil, leaving some foil to hang off the sides so you can lift out the bars when they are done. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl sift together the flour and salt, set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl cream the butter and vanilla with an electric mixer, then gradually add in the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth. Slowly add in the flour mixture. I use a large serving spoon and add in the flour spoon by spoon. Mix until incorporated.
4
Spoon the dough into the prepared pan and press the dough evenly across the bottom of the pan. Bake for 25 minutes. When done, remove the pan from the oven and let the shortbread completely cool.
5
In the meantime prepare the caramel topping. Place the sliced apples and peanuts in a bowl, pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, toss and set aside.
6
Put the caramels and butter in a soup pot and melt them over low heat, stirring frequently. As soon as the caramel has melted, remove pot from heat and stir in the apple mixture. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
7
Pour the caramel mixture over the shortbread crust and put it in the fridge until caramel sets and the crust hardens. This will take about 2 to 4 hours.
8
Slowly remove the bars from the pan by holding onto the foil handles.
9
Cut into bars and serve.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SHORTBREAD:, 2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, 2 sticks Butter, Softened, and more.

Yes, Taffy Apple 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.

Taffy Apple Shortbread Bars

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