Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Fingers Food

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE SHORTBREADS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Spread the coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet and set aside.
• Beat the butter, vanilla and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix on low until just incorporated. Beat in the flour in 2 batches to make a smooth dough.
• Lightly flour your hands and press the dough into the prepared baking pan. Bake the shortbread until the edges are firm and the top is dry, 28 to 30 minutes. Top the shortbread with the caramels in an even layer. Return to the oven along with the baking sheet of coconut and cook, tossing the coconut once, until the caramels are melted and the coconut is golden, about 10 minutes.
• Spray the back of a spoon with cooking spray and use it to spread the caramel all over the shortbread. Sprinkle with the chocolate and let sit until the chips are melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Using the foil overhang as handles, lift the shortbread out of the pan and cut into 12 pieces.

CHOCOLATE-TOFFEE SHORTBREAD FINGERS

Steps:

• 1. Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the nuts and toffee bits in a shallow bowl.
• 2. Combine the chocolate and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat the chocolate in the microwave on high until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute depending on the strength of your microwave. Stir until smooth. (Alternatively, place water to a depth of 1 inch in the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan and bring to a bare simmer. Place the chocolate chips and oil in the top of the double boiler or in a stainless steel bowl big enough to rest on top of the saucepan without touching the water. Heat, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is melted.)
• 3. Hold a cookie by one end and dip it into the chocolate, turning, to coat three quarters of the cookie; let the excess drip back into the bowl. Hold the cookie over the bowl of nuts and toffee bits and sprinkle some of the mixture onto the chocolate-coated top and sides of the cookie. Place the cookie on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cookies. Let the cookies rest until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
• Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread Fingers will keep, between layers of parchment paper, in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
• Note:
• To toast the pecans, place them in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch them closely to make sure they don't burn, and transfer the toasted nuts to a plate to let them cool.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL FINGERS

Steps:

• Prepare first 3 ingredients like pastry.
• Press into 9x13 pan.
• Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 until golden brown.
• Melt butter in a saucepan and add other ingredients.
• Stir vigorously on med-high heat.
• Bring to a boil.
• Stir for 3-5 minutes.
• It will thicken and turn colour.
• Cool slightly in pot.
• Pour over pastry and cool til firm.
• Topping: Melt choc chips and butter and spread over filling.
• Cut into squares or long fingers.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL SHORTBREAD FINGERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F
• Line 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending over edges 1 inch.
• Combine butter, powdered sugar and brown sugar in large bowl.
• Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
• Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed.
• Press dough into prepared pan; prick with fork every 1/2 inch.
• Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Lift cookies from pan using aluminum foil ends.
• Place on cutting board.
• Immediately cut into 30 (2 3/4x3/4-inch) pieces.
• Place caramel topping in small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until caramel has slightly thickened (2 to 3 minutes).
• Remove from heat; drizzle caramel over cookies.
• Sprinkle with almonds.
• Cool to lukewarm; carefully separate.
• Cool completely.
• Melt chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM (50% power) until softened (1 to 1 1/2 minutes).
• Stir until smooth.
• Drizzle over cooled cookies.
• Let stand until set.