Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate with this irresistible Millionaire’s Shortbread recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the shortbread layer:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the caramel layer:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the chocolate layer:
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the shortbread layer: Cream butter and sugar, add flour and salt, press into pan, and bake until golden.
- Make the caramel layer: Cook condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt until thickened, then pour over cooled shortbread.
- Make the chocolate layer: Melt chocolate with butter, pour over set caramel, and chill before slicing.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for clean layers, but allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for best texture.
- You can use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or sprinkle sea salt on top for a sweet-salty finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
