Caramel Slices ​ ​ Servings: 4

Yield: 4 - 5 dozen

Ingredients

	3 cups flour all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon cream of tartar cream of tartar
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda baking soda
	1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground nutmeg
	1 cup shortening shortening melted and cooled slightly
	2 cups packed brown sugar packed brown sugar
	2 eggs eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1 Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside. Advertisement

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe.
		Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
		Calories: 775	39%
		Calories from Fat: 460	69%
		Total Fat: 50g	77%
		Saturated Fat: 13g	65%
		Cholesterol: 108mg	36%
		Sodium: 152mg	6%
		Total Carbohydrates: 66g	22%
		Fiber: 0g	0%
		Sugars: 0g
		Protein: 3g	5%
		Vitamin A:	3%
		Vitamin C:	0%
		Calcium:	1%
		Iron:	20%