DIABETIC MILLIONAIRE'S SHORTBREAD

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I was digging around this box of recipes that Mom gave me before she died and I found this one that my brothers and I loved! They're like homemade candy bars! I tweeked it to make it diabetic

Provided by Paul Bushay

Categories     Candies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

SHORTBREAD:
2 stick butter, cut into small pieces
2 c all-purpose flour
1/3 c splenda/sugar blend
1/2 tsp sea salt
CARAMEL LAYER:
28 oz diabetic sweetened condensed milk
2 Tbsp butter
CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
3/4 lb good-quality milk chocolate

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. SHORTBREAD:
  • 3. Spray 2, 8 inch square pans with PAM baking spray
  • 4. Place the flour, Splenda blend and salt in a food processor and pulse once.
  • 5. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles peas.
  • 6. Press the shortbread mixture into prepared pans
  • 7. Bake until golden brown around the edges, about 20 minutes.
  • 8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • 9. CARAMEL LAYER:
  • 10. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the diabetic condensed milk and 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 11. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously.
  • 12. Continue stirring over the heat until mixture becomes thick and amber in color, about 15 minutes.
  • 13. Pour the caramel over the cooked shortbread
  • 14. Spread evenly using an offset spatula.
  • 15. Cool to room temperature.
  • 16. CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
  • 17. In a glass bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate.
  • 18. Once chocolate has melted, pour it over the cooled caramel layer.
  • 19. Cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes
  • 20. Then place in the refrigerator to cool completely
  • 21. Cut into 1-inch squares and enjoy
  • 22. Store the unused portion in the fridge

Koang Deng Lam
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Overall, these cookies are pretty good. I would recommend them to others.


Natukuda Allen
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I think these cookies would be better if they were a bit less crumbly.


Firoomsaa Ahamad
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Whitney Fehr
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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. These cookies are just average.


Riya Dhama01
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These cookies are okay. They're a bit too dry for my taste.


Naulere James Brian
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I'm not sure if I would make these cookies again. They're good, but not amazing.


MD Mahin Hasan
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These cookies are really expensive to make. The ingredients are all pretty pricey.


Cristina
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I'm not a fan of the chocolate and caramel combination. I think it's a bit too much.


Chris Aneta
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These cookies are way too sweet for my taste.


Khokon Roy
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookies came out a little too crumbly. I think I might have overbaked them.


Amir Chable
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


KNG WEST
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I love that this recipe uses almond flour. It makes the cookies gluten-free and they still taste amazing.


Cee Matex
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These cookies are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Kennidee Keene
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I'm not a fan of shortbread cookies, but I tried this recipe and I was really impressed. The cookies were delicious and not too crumbly.


Mteti Fanuel
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Qoun Banks
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I wasn't sure how the chocolate and caramel would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complement each other perfectly.


Ali Shiekh
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These shortbread cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I've made them several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Mubeen Rehan
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I love the almond extract in this recipe. It gives the shortbread a really nice flavor.


Matthew Whitney
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This recipe was incredibly easy to follow and the shortbread turned out perfectly! I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems.