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Authentic Millionaire's Shortbread or Caramel Shortcake (Shortbread with Caramel and Chocolate)
A rich Scottish treat with a shortbread base.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 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 Lyle's Golden Syrup available in British or specialty shops (omit if you cannot find it)
- 7 oz condensed milk (½ of a 14 oz can)
- 8 oz chocolate (for top layer) good quality, dark (or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F (170º C)
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Make the Shortbread
- Make the recipe and lightly prick with a fork and bake for about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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Make the Caramel
- 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.
- Pour caramel over cooled shortbread, and set aside to cool.
Finish the Millionaire Shortbread Bars
- 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.
- Refrigerate before cutting into slices, and store in an airtight tin or freeze.
Notes
- Use milk chocolate if you prefer it to dark.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
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: 20Serving
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.