Coffee Caramel Squares

Name: Coffee Caramel Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American

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"A richer, darker version of Millionaire's Shortbread. Coffee shortbread, coffee caramel and dark chocolate."

-- @retrobakes

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Prep time: 20mins

Cook time: 25mins

Serves or Makes: 16

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6 ounces all-purpose flour
4 ounces butter
1 ounces soft brown sugar
2 tbsp coffee essence (or 2 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water)
2 ounces light brown sugar
14 ounces can condensed milk
3 ounces butter
1 tbsp instant coffee or coffee essence
4 ounces dark chocolate
1/2 ounces butter

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
Step 2
Sift the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter. Stir in the sugar and the coffee essence and knead to a smooth dough.
Step 3
Press the dough in a even layer into a lined tin (8″ square), prick with a fork and bake at 350F/180C for 20-25 minutes. Leave to cool.
Step 4
Place all the caramel ingredients in a heavy based pan. Heat gently until the butter and sugar have melted. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
Step 5
Allow to cool for a few minutes, then pour over the base and leave it to firm up for a while.
Step 6
Melt the chocolate and butter, either in a bowl over a pan of simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave. Spread over the base and leave to set.
Step 7
Cut into squares and enjoy!