Ingredients
Ingredients
- 18 pieces (4.51 oz.) Werther's Original Chewy or Soft Caramels, unwrapped Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup minus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
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In a mixer with a paddle cream the butter with the sugar, then add the vanilla and mix. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt and mix till blended.
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Form into balls and place in mini muffin tins. Flatten with the back of a tablespoon measuring spoon. Bake at 375°F for 12 - 15 minutes.
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As soon as they come out of the oven, use a teaspoon measuring spoon to make a depression in the top. Roll each Werther's Original Soft Caramel into a ball and place it in the depression. As it melts from the heat of the shortbread, sprinkle some kosher salt on the caramel.
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Let cool and enjoy this unique and delicious salted caramel shortbread!
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Makes: 18 pieces
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
