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Chocolate caramel squares

Name: Chocolate Caramel Squares
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 100 gms Butter,softened ((1/4 cup +3 tbsp)); 4 tbsp Light brown sugar; 125 gms All purpose flour ((approx 1 cup)); 4 tbsp Rolled oats ((or use quick cooking )); 25 gms Butter ((1/8 cup)); 2 tbsp Light brown sugar; 200 gms Condensed milk ((approx 3/4 cup)); 100 gms Plain chocolate

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Chocolate caramel squares-Learn how to prepare delicious Chocolate caramel squares

Chocolate Caramel Squares

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Prep Time 1 hr

Cook Time 15 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Ingredients

For the Base

100 gms Butter,softened (1/4 cup +3 tbsp)
4 tbsp Light brown sugar
125 gms All purpose flour (approx 1 cup)
4 tbsp Rolled oats (or use quick cooking )

For caramel filling

25 gms Butter (1/8 cup)
2 tbsp Light brown sugar
200 gms Condensed milk (approx 3/4 cup)

For topping

100 gms Plain chocolate

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180 deg C.
Line a square baking tray with parchment paper.Set aside until required.
TO PREPARE THE BASE
In a large mixing bowl,beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the all purpose flour and oats.Mix gently using your finger tips until well combined.
Transfer this mixture into the prepared baking tin and press to form an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and firm.Allow to cool completely.
TO PREPARE THE CARAMEL FILLING
In a sauce pan ,add all the ingredients listed under 'For caramel filling'.Cook stirring constantly until the mixture starts to boil over low flame.Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes stirring continuously until the mixture has thickened.
Pour this caramel filling over the prepared base and level the top using a spoon or a palette knife.Aloow to cool completely.
TO PREPARE THE CHOCOLATE LAYER
Melt the plain chocolate using a double boiler.
Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.Allow to set completely, cut into squares and serve.