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

Procedure

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 1½ inches in diameter. Wrap log in waxed paper or foil and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (180°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.