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Millionaire Shortbread

Buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and a simple layer of chocolate!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cool Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 18 servings
Calories 268kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

For the shortbread:

  • 2/3 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups flour

For the caramel:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

For the chocolate topping:

Instructions

Shortbread:

  • To make the shortbread, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar and flour until crumbly.
  • Press into a 9x9 baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

Caramel:

  • To make the caramel, add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk to a medium sauce pan set over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring often, and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir vigorously for 3 minutes.
  • Pour caramel over the shortbread layer. It doesn't matter if the shortbread is warm or cool at this point.

Assembly:

  • Sprinkle the salt over the caramel.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and return to the oven for 1 minute.
  • Spread the chocolate chips over the caramel with an offset spatula.
  • Cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour before cutting into 18 squares and serving.

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Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature, depending on personal preference. Bars will last about 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg