SCRUMPTIOUS CARAMEL SWIRL BARS
Source of Recipe
Country Crock�
List of Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup PLUS 1 Tbsp. Shedd's Spread Country Crock� Spread
3 ounces white chocolate (not morsels)
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 Tbsp. applesauce
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 Tbsp. dark or light corn syrup
1 Tbsp. whipping or heavy cream
Recipe
Preheat oven to 350�. Grease 9-inch square baking pan; set aside.
For batter, in medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spread and white chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, with electric mixer, beat eggs until frothy, about 2 minutes. Beat in granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, applesauce and extracts, scraping sides occasionally. While beating, gradually drizzle in chocolate mixture. Gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended. Stir in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
For caramel, in small saucepan, heat remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Spread and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and continue boiling 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in cream. Let cool 1 minute, then immediately drizzle over batter in pan. Using over and under motion, gently swirl with tip of knife to marble.
Bake uncovered 35 minutes or until golden and set in center. On wire rack, cool completely. To serve, cut into squares.
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