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Millionaire’s Shortbread Recipe

Millionaire’s Shortbread Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadent layers of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate with this irresistible Millionaire’s Shortbread recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!


Ingredients

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For the shortbread:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the caramel:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup golden syrup or light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the chocolate topping:

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the shortbread: Cream butter and sugar, mix in flour and salt, press into the pan, and bake until golden.
  3. Prepare the caramel: Melt butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and syrup until thickened, then stir in vanilla and salt. Spread over cooled shortbread.
  4. Add the chocolate topping: Melt chocolate and butter, pour over the caramel layer, and chill before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • For clean slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry before cutting.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 26 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg