CARAMEL COCONUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Make the shortbread by combining the butter and sugar and beating until fluffy with a mixer. Stir in the vanilla, then add the flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Press into a 9 x 13-in pan and use a fork to prick the dough at 1-inch intervals. Bake until golden around the edges, 18-22 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, make the caramel by melting the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and salt and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to avoid burning (seriously!!). 3. Use a candy themometer to heat the caramel to 240 degrees (soft ball stage). This will take a total of 10 to 15 minutes to boil and then get to 240- so settle in for some stirring (take it from me- don't try to do anything else, just turn the tunes up and stir away...). Once the themometer reaches 240, turn the heat down slightly to keep the caramel at the 240 stage for 2 full minutes (keeping the caramel at the soft ball stage ensures you will have soft candy and not hard caramel that will break apart). 4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. 5. Place the coconut in a large bowl and pour 2/3 of the caramel over the coconut; mix together thoroughly. Pour the remaining caramel into a parchment-lined 7 x 11 pan to cool and cut into squares. These can be dipped in chocolate or wrapped in wax paper to make caramel candies. 6. Spread the caramel-coconut mixture over the shortbread layer. 7. Melt the chocolate and spread over the caramel layer. If you want to make the chocolate decorative, run a knife through the chocolate at 1-inch intervals width-wise, then again length-wise. This creates the marbled effect you see in the photos. 8. Let cool completely (overnight is best) before cutting into small squares (I did 8 x 6) and freeze or store in airtight containers.
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Samiksha Dhakal
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but I really liked these cookies. The caramel flavor really shines through.
JUAN PEDRO CARRION GOMEZ (bravogmz69)
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
PsychopathJaak
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect balance of soft and crispy.
Bist Ayo
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ariyan Ador
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would feel about the combination of caramel and coconut, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are amazing!
Manish Paswan
[email protected]These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and flavorful.
Qaisar Abbas 1212
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great addition to any cookie platter.
Ali Waelarab
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I love the way the caramel and coconut flavors complement each other.
Ahmmi Jaan
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The shortbread is so buttery and the caramel coconut topping is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Juttx Juttx
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of caramel and coconut.