CHOCOLATE-DIPPED HAZELNUT CARAMEL SQUARES

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Provided by Janet Taylor McCracken

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Edible Gift     Hazelnut     Christmas Eve     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 46 squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) plus 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup orange blossom honey
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
5 ounces hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
Special Equipment
candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with foil. Mix flour, brown sugar, and salt in processor 5 seconds. Add 3/4 cup butter; using on/off turns, process until coarse meal forms. Transfer to pan; press firmly and evenly onto bottom of pan. Bake crust until golden, about 20 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Bring 6 tablespoons butter, 2/3 cup sugar, cream, honey, and finely grated orange peel to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Boil until candy thermometer registers 230°F, about 6 minutes. Stir in nuts and candied orange peel.
  • Spoon hot nut mixture evenly over crust in pan. Return to oven and bake until entire surface is bubbling, about 10 minutes. Cool 20 minutes. Using foil as aid, lift cookie from pan. Carefully peel foil from edges. Cut warm cookie into 1 1/2-inch squares. Cool cookies completely.
  • Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper. Melt chocolate in small metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until warm to touch. Remove bowl from over water. Dip corner or edge of each cookie in melted chocolate and place on prepared baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is set, about 1 hour. DO AHEAD: cookies can be made up to 3 weeks ahead. Store in airtight container in freezer. Bring cookies to room temperature before serving.

Amin Siddique
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I thought the recipe was a bit too complicated, but the squares turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Michael Melton
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Bokamoso Kutlwano Maphakisa
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I've been making these squares for years and they are always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Wajjooo Ali
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These squares were amazing! The caramel was gooey and the chocolate coating was rich and decadent.


kangrot alexander
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I thought the recipe was a bit too complicated, but the squares turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


EMMANUEL DANIEL
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These squares were delicious! The caramel was rich and creamy, and the chocolate coating was perfect.


Denzel Moses
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I found the caramel to be a bit too runny, but the chocolate coating was perfect. Overall, I liked the recipe.


Syed Amanullah
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These squares were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will definitely be making them again.


Jennifer Hernandez
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I thought the recipe was a bit too complicated, but the squares turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Joseph Karuri
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


mhamad farwq
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I've been making these squares for years and they are always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Etop Etop
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These squares were amazing! The caramel was gooey and the chocolate coating was rich and decadent.


HENRY TECHNICAL
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I thought the caramel was a bit too soft, but the chocolate coating was perfect. Overall, I liked the recipe.


shuvo dewan
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These squares were so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


MD AL AMIN HASAN
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I found the recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but my friends loved them. I think next time I'll use a darker chocolate for the coating.


Thomas Malama ZM
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These squares were delicious! The caramel was rich and creamy, and the chocolate coating was perfect.


AKANBI ABAYOMI
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I've made these squares several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the chocolate coating is a nice touch.


Nwike Chuks
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These chocolate-dipped hazelnut caramel squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.