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    Millionaire Shortbread

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    Millionaire Shortbread is great for many reasons - the homemade shortbread base, the creamy soft caramel centre and the delicious chocolate topping. All smooshed together to make the best snack ever!

    They also happen to be easy to transport, make a great tea time (or any time) snack. They are basically a home made Twix bar.

    Millionaire Shortbread in squares on baking paper

    Millionaire Shortbread

    This ‘How to’ makes it easier to get all the elements right.

    The Shortbread is a simple recipe that requires very little hand on work.

    The Caramel is made with Condensed Milk rather then just Sugar.

    The Chocolate only requires melting.

    You can of course add a little Oil to stop the top from cracking but there is another way to stop that from happening. Details below!

    Coffee Shops Millionaire Shortbread

    I think I mentioned in the early days (when I loved a really long chat on the blog/almost used it like a journal), that I LOVE a coffee shop.

    On the subject of a chat - I am extremely behind with content this year for a variety of reasons and saw that I have 155 posts waiting to be uploaded to the site! 😯 

    So I see that most of the ones that I frequent sell Millionaire Shortbread because everyone loves them!

    So they are an easy win - to bake and to eat.

    Make them the easy way!

    Over the years I have made Millionaire slices many many times. So I know what works and what doesn’t.

    It is great to make the Caramel yourself but Caramel can be temperamental. However you can also quite easily use Caramel (Store brought).

    Or you can make the easier version using Condensed Milk like I do here.

    Ingredients required in this recipe

    Base – a simple shortbread base.

    Caramel – made with condensed milk for a lovely chewy caramel.

    Chocolate topping – Milk or Plain or Both!

    How to make the Millionaire Shortbread

    Preheat oven to gas 2./150 C.

    Line a 23cm tin with baking paper.

    Rub the Butter and Flour together until it forms breadcrumbs - You can do this by hand or in a food processor.
     
    Butter and Flour in a bowl
     
    Add in the Sugar till combined and dough like.
     
    Dough in lined tin
     
     
    Press into the lined tin and spread using the back of a spoon. Bake for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
     
    Shortbread pressed into tin
     

    For the Caramel - Heat the Butter, Sugar, Condensed Milk and Golden Syrup in a pan until the mixture is smooth. The bring the Caramel to a boil until it thickens stirring regularly. Remove from heat once golden brown and pour over the Shortbread. Allow to cool slightly before placing  in the fridge.

    Caramel ingredients in pot

    Break the chocolate into a bowl and set it over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally till melted.

    Pour the chocolate over the caramel and place back in the fridge till it has cooled completely.

    Cut into squares and serve.

     

    Millionaire Shortbread with Caramel and Knife in a rectangular black plate

    3 Millionaire Shortbread in a pile on a plate

     

    How to stop the Chocolate from cracking

    To slice, use a large sharp knife and keep some boiled water in a cup next to you. Dip the knife into the water before cutting. Score lightly and then cut straight through. You may need to do the dipping more then once.

    Alternatively heat the knife slightly before cutting.

    Or add a drop of Oil to the Chocolate and stir it in before adding it to the Caramel.

    Trouble Shooting

    Caramel too runny

    Using low fat condensed milk won't work here and it will make the Caramel very runny!

    The other reason could be because the Caramel wasn't cooked out for long enough.

    In both cases, keep the Millionaire Shortbread in the fridge!

    Caramel is too thick

    This usually happens when the Caramel is cooked too long.

    In this case, it is best to keep the shortbread at room temperature.

    Storage

    These keep well in an airtight container for 5 days. You can keep them in the fridge if it is really hot otherwise room temperature is best.

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    **if you make this recipe, please rate/comment below. we love to hear from you and seeing your creations makes our day – safira

    Millionaire Shortbread in squares on baking paper
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    Millionaire Shortbread

    Millionaire Shortbread is great for many reasons - the homemade shortbread base, the creamy soft caramel centre and the delicious chocolate topping.They also happen to be easy to transport, make a great tea time (or any time) snack. They are basically a home made Twix bar.

    Course Baking, Baking/Dessert, Traybake
    Cuisine british
    Keyword Billionare Shortbread, Caramel slice, Indian Shortbread, Millionaire Shortbread
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Fridge 3 hours
    Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
    Servings 25 slices
    Calories 274 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Shortbread

    • 190 g Unsalted Butter
    • 250 g Plain Flour
    • 80 g Caster Sugar

    Caramel

    • 150 g Butter
    • 2 ½ tbsp Caster Sugar
    • 4 ½ tbsp Golden Syrup
    • 397 g Condensed Milk

    Chocolate

    • 300 g Milk Chocolate or a mix od milk and dark

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to gas 2./150 C. Line a 23cm tin with baking paper.

    2. Shortbread - Rub the Butter and Flour together until it forms breadcrumbs - You can do this by hand or in a food processor.  Add in the Sugar till combined. Press into the lined tin and spread using the back of a spoon. Bake for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.

    3. For the Caramel - Heat the Butter, Sugar, Condensed Milk and Golden Syrup in a pan until the mixture is smooth. Then bring the Caramel to a boil until it thickens stirring regularly. Remove from heat once golden brown and pout over the Shortbread. Allow to cool slightly before placing  in the fridge.

    4. Chocolate - Break the chocolate into a bowl and set it over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally till melted.

    5. Assembly - Pour the chocolate over the caramel and place back in the fridge till it has cooled completely.

    6. Cut into squares and serve.

    Recipe Notes

    How to stop the Chocolate from cracking

    To slice, use a large sharp knife and keep some boiled water in a cup next to you. Dip the knife into the water before cutting. Score lightly and then cut straight through.

    Alternatively heat the knife slightly before cutting.

    Or add a drop of Oil to the Chocolate and stir it in before adding it to the Caramel.

    Trouble Shooting

    Caramel too runny

    Using low fat condensed milk won't work here and it will make the Caramel very runny!

    The other reason could be because the Caramel wasn't cooked out for long enough.

    In both cases, keep the Millionaire Shortbread in the fridge!

    Caramel is too thick

    This usually happens when the Caramel is cooked too long.

    In this case, it is best to keep the shortbread at room temperature.

    Storage

    These keep well in an airtight container for 5 days. You can keep them in the fridge if it is really hot otherwise room temperature is best.

    Nutrition Facts
    Millionaire Shortbread
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 274 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
    Sodium 66mg3%
    Potassium 108mg3%
    Carbohydrates 31g10%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 22g24%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 382IU8%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 53mg5%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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