Caramel Shortbread Squares

Caramel Shortbread Squares
(my Christmas MUST!)
1 1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup sugar (white)
2 TBSP. corn syrup (light)
1 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium mixing bowl, mix 2/3 cup butter, white sugar and flour till crumbly. Press into a 9 inch square pan and bake 20 min. Meanwhile in a 2 QT saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil over med. heat. Continute boiling for 5 min stirring frequently. Remove from heat and beat vigorously w/ wooden spoon. Pour over baked crust. ...crust can be warm or cool. Cool until it begins to firm. Melt the chocolate and pour over caramel layer...cover the layer completely. Chill. Cut into 48 squares because it is rich!!!! I like to store them in the fridge too.