A few weeks ago I posted a spaghetti squash recipe and I mentioned that I don’t usually post recipes on my blog.
HOWEVER, I think I need to make (another) exception.
Because these Chocolate Caramel Squares are my everything this pregnancy.
I’ve mentioned in my pregnancy updates that I have a serious sweet tooth this pregnancy. Now, most people say that they always have a sweet tooth, and to that I respond…I’m sorry. I’ve never had a sweet tooth. I usually turn down dessert, just because it doesn’t sound all that wonderful to me. I’ll eat M&Ms and chocolate chip cookies, but the less chocolate chips the better. Until this pregnancy. And these Chocolate Caramel Squares.
I’ll stop gabbing and just let you try them for yourself. Also, don’t judge my food photography. #notmygifts
Also, I must say that the term “caramel” is rather misleading. I am not a caramel fan, pregnant or not. And these don’t taste anything like caramel. They taste like shortbread topped with s gooey, sweet topping and then topped with icing. So basically, sugar topped with sugar topped with sugar. Aka delicious.
First up, prep the counter! This means getting a glass of water, a snack (a cupcake because #sweettooth), my favorite and most well-worn cookbook (the one my Mama compiled for me as a wedding present) and a podcast. The Happy Hour is my go-to!
All the ingredients that you will need! Did I mention that this recipe contains a little bit of sugar? Haha.
Recipe:
Preheat oven to 400
Mix together and press into an 8×8 pan:
1/2 c margarine
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 c flour (this might depend on what type of margarine you are using)
Bake 10 minutes. While baking, cook caramel topping on the stovetop:
Mix together:
1/2 c margarine
1/2 c sugar
4 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
2 Tablespoons corn syrup (I actually use honey as a substitute!)
Boil 2-5 minutes. Pour immediately onto shortbread.
Cool, then ice with chocolate icing.
We find that although it doesn’t have to be refrigerated, but it holds together much better if it is stored in the fridge!
ENJOY!
These look so yummy! I love new and different recipes definitely going to try this!
Do it! I promise you won’t regret it!
Oooh yum. Seems easy enough. Anything with chocolate I’m here for.
Yes! The chocolate topping is the best part in my opinion!
It looks awesome! Sweet Tooth will be very happy 🙂
I’m going to have to try these. I’m having a bigger sweet tooth pregnant than when I was not.
Girl, the struggle is so real! I have never had a sweet tooth! But I cannot say no to these!
This looks really similar to a recipe I make that I love! There is just something perfect about that flavor combination for sure!
YES! The combo (sugar + sugar + sugar) is just fabulous! 😉
These look amazing!!!! I want to make them right now!
Do it!!! It’s worth every moment (and it honestly doesn’t take too long!)
I haven’t made these for ages since I’m trying to force myself to not have a sweet tooth and since dad is lactose intolerant. But now you’ve got me craving them!
YUM Making this asapp!
Ohhhh these look so delicious. Sweet tooth and a chocolate addict, right here.
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These look like they will complete my life!!!! OMG they just look so yummy! Anything topped with chocolate is A+ in my books!
Yum!!! I can’t wait to try this!
So making these tomorrow! They are speaking to my pregnant soul
This recipe looks delicious! I had a big sweet tooth my 3rd pregnancy.
Oh yes!! I need to make these!
These look yummy!