Chocolate Pancakes with Caramel …

02.18.10 5 Comments Posted by
Did you know that yesterday was National Pancake Day?  Well neither did I!  Well, not until about 5pm last night when it was too late to write a post for the day.  So here I am.  Late again.  This is not unusual for me.  This is not surprising.  This is very normal.  If you know me, you know that I am almost always late and occasionally on time.  So it is only fitting that I write this slightly late after the fact post today in honor of National Pancake Day which was yesterday.  Don’t worry these were worth the wait…
Chocolate Pancakes with Caramel Banana Topping
Caramel Banana Topping:
1 stick butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
3-4 bananas
Melt the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup
until it starts to simmer and bubble up.
Pour in the heavy cream.
Stir and lower to a simmer while you make the pancakes…
Chocolate Pancakes:
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
4 tsp melted butter
Combine all the dry ingredients together.
Add the wet ingredients including melted butter and whisk together.
Cook the pancakes on a griddle or frying pan with 1 tbsp of oil.
Top with sliced bananas and drizzle caramel over.
Source:  adapted from The Nesting Project
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Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares

02.11.10 14 Comments Posted by
With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought that I should post one of my favorite dessert recipes.   One of the ways I show people that I love them or even just like them is by baking for them.  If I have ever made you these Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares, it means that I really really like you A LOT!  These are a treat that I don’t make very often, a treat that I reserve for special people and special occasions.   It’s not that they are difficult to make, it’s just that they are a little more labor intensive and time consuming than I like my desserts to be.  However, they are well worth the effort and a perfect treat to share with those you love ♥
Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Squares
*updated 4/6/2014*
~printer friendly version~
Shortbread
1 1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Caramel
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate
2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, use a pastry blender to mix together the 1 1/3 cup butter, white sugar, and flour until evenly crumbly.
Gather the dough into a ball and place into a 9 by 13 baking dish.
Press the dough out evenly into the dish and then pierce with a fork.
Bake for 20 minutes.  Set aside to cool.
Now for the caramel…
In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Continue to boil and stir for 5 minutes, never stop stirring or it will burn!  If your arm gets tired, delegate the stirring to the nearest child.
Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a spoon for about 3 minutes.
Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread crust. Place in the fridge until the caramel begins firm.
And now for the chocolate…
Place the chocolate, butter and peanut butter in a small sauce pan over low heat.
Stir often until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Once the chocolate is melted, pour it over the caramel layer and spread evenly.
Chill for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
♥♥♥Serve and enjoy with those you love ♥♥♥
Source:  adapted from allrecipes
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