Caramel Slices Recipe

Caramel Slices Recipe

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  3. Shape dough into a log measuring 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  5. Slice log into slices 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.