INGREDIENTS
1 cup
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup
confectioners' sugar
2 tsp
vanilla extract
2 cups
King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp
salt
2 cups
caramel (, cut into small chunks (about 14 ounces))
3 tbsp
heavy cream
3 cups
chopped milk chocolate or dark chocolate (, melted)
1 tbsp
vegetable shortening ((optional))