Recipe Irish Shortbread Toffee Bars Food

IRISH TOFFEE SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• For Shortbread: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Stir in the flour until well mixed. Press the shortbread into a 9-inch square pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool.
• For Toffee: Melt the 1/2 cup butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, condensed milk and corn syrup, and bring the mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Continue stirring constantly for 5 more minutes.. Remove from heat and stir in Irish Cream Flavoring. Pour over the cooled shortbread.
• For Topping: Melt the chocolate chips and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth. Pour over cooled toffee and smooth with the back of a spoon to cover entire surface. Refrigerate until firm. Remove from refrigerator and cut into 16 squares.

IRISH SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Sift in cornstarch and flour; mix well.
• Press into a 10 3/4 by 7 inch pan.
• Prick all over with a fork.
• Bake in preheated 275 F oven for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 250 F and bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer.
• Remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 20 finger shaped cookies.