Caramel Slices

Ingredients

• 375 g all-purpose flour
• 3 g cream of tartar
• 2 g baking soda
• 0.8 g ground nutmeg
• 205 g shortening, melted and cooled slightly
• 440 g packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml vanilla extract

Steps

1. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. Beat together in a large bowl the melted shortening and the brown sugar.
4. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
6. Shape the dough into a log measuring 1½ inches in diameter.
7. Wrap the log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C).
9. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
10. Slice the log into slices ¼ inch thick.
11. Place the slices 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
12. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly colored.
13. Cool on wire racks.