Caramel Toffee Squares

By kathybgood

This toffee has three layers - a shortbread type crust, a layer of chewy caramel and topped with chocolate. Perfect treat!

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter, plus 2 teaspoons, divided
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 cups (one package) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

Bottom Layer: Crumble flour, sugar and 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons butter together.

Pack into ungreased 9x9-inch pan.

Bake in 350°F oven for 20 minutes.

Second Layer: Combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and condensed milk in heavy pot.

Bring to boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly as it burns easily. Remove from heat.

Beat with spoon slowly until it shows signs of thickening. Pour over bottom layer.

Third Layer: Melt chocolate over hot water. Pour over second layer.

Chill.