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Authentic Millionaire's Shortbread or Caramel Shortcake (Shortbread with Caramel and Chocolate)
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Authentic Millionaire's Shortbread or Caramel Shortcake (Shortbread with Caramel and Chocolate)

Authentic Millionaire's Shortbread combines a buttery shortbread base topped with a rich caramel layer and finished with a smooth chocolate topping. The recipe emphasizes making the shortbread first, followed by a cooked caramel made from butter, sugar, golden syrup, and condensed milk, and finally a dark or milk chocolate layer to complete this indulgent treat.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine: British, Scottish

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe shortbread see recipe card below
Caramel Layer
  • 6 oz butter (1 1/2 sticks)
  • ¾ c sugar
  • 3 Tbsp golden syrup available in British or specialty shops (omit if you cannot find it, Lyle's brand
  • 7 oz condensed milk (½ of a 14 oz can)
  • 8 oz chocolate good quality, dark (or milk, for top layer

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350º F (170º C)
Make the Shortbread
  1. Make the recipe and lightly prick with a fork and bake for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Make the Caramel
  1. Put the butter, sugar, Golden Syrup and condensed milk in a heavy bottomed pan and heat to bubbling, then simmer, stirring constantly, until thick and golden brown in color. If you have a candy thermometer, bring it to the soft ball stage 235-240F (113-115C). Otherwise, test a drop in a cold glass of water, and when it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
  2. Pour caramel over cooled shortbread, and set aside to cool.
Finish the Millionaire Shortbread Bars
  1. When the caramel has set, melt the chocolate (I put it in the microwave on "defrost") and spread it evenly over the top of the caramel layer.
  2. Refrigerate before cutting into slices, and store in an airtight tin or freeze.

Notes

  • Milk chocolate offers a milder top layer flavor if preferred over dark chocolate.
  • Golden syrup adds characteristic caramel flavor but can be omitted if hard to find.
  • Store bars in an airtight container or freeze for extended storage.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 120mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 243IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 120mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 243IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.