CARAMEL COOKIE CANDY

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These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of these treats out, we're sure they won't last long.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons plus 2/3 cup butter, softened, divided
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
CARAMEL LAYER:
1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup butter, cubed
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large bowl, cream confectioners' sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press dough into prepared pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For caramel, combine sugar, corn syrup and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil gently for 4 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk., Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over prepared crust. Refrigerate 2 hours or until caramel is set., Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut into 3-1/4x3/4-in. bars. In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip bars in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined sheet; refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ghulam Fareed
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cookies turned out too flat. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


niahh
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These cookies were a bit too chewy for my taste, but they were still good.


Finn East
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I've been making these cookies for my family for years and they always request them. They're the perfect comfort food.


Lungile Mpetsheni
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


SB Siam
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Jason Naidoo
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the way the caramel filling pairs with the chocolate chips.


MD:IMRAN KHAN
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cookies turned out too brown. I think I may have overbaked them.


Bakhtawar Malik
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These cookies were a bit too soft for my taste, but they were still good.


Aj Nonya
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy, and the caramel filling is always a hit.


Md Romjan Ali
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Brooke Edison
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of caramel and chocolate. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Martin Llanos
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I've tried several caramel cookie recipes and this one is by far the best. The cookies are chewy and flavorful, and the caramel filling is perfect.


Abosod Shmr
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Qamar Butt
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


sanowar Hossain
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I was looking for a caramel cookie recipe that was easy to follow and these cookies definitely fit the bill. They were delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


Rajkumar Sardar
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Ngoako Maela
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These cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.