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Easy Shortbread Millionaire Bites Recipe

These easy treats are made with shortbread cookies, chewy caramels, and chocolate. Think of them as a "hack or shortcut" Millionaire Shortbread Bar! The caramel is baked until melted on the cookie and then allowed to set before being dipped in chocolate.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
53 mins
Servings: 40
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 40 square shortbread cookies
  • 20 Chewy Caramels
  • 2 cups chocolate melting wafers
  • Sprinkles optional
  • sea salt optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the shortbread cookies on the baking sheet at least ¼ inch apart.
  3. Slice the caramels in half and place a half on each of the shortbread cookies.
  4. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the caramels have melted.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, about 20 minutes.
  6. Once the caramel is hardened enough that you can touch it without it being sticky, microwave the chocolate melting wafers in a medium bowl on 30-second intervals until melted. 
  7. Drop the cookies caramel side down in the chocolate then use a fork to gently flip them and scoop them out of the bowl, scraping off any excess chocolate before placing them back on the baking sheet to set.
  8. Repeat with all cookies and top with sprinkles or sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • I used Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies. They are easily found, square, and don't have holes so the caramel doesn't seem through.
  • I used kraft chewy caramels.
  • If you cannot find melting wafers, you can substitute with 2 cups of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil.
  • The caramel hardens after baking and becomes more toffee-like which makes them easily dippable. These have a slightly chewier texture than a Heath Bar but that's the closest thing I can describe them to. Not quite as soft as traditional millionaire bars.
  • You can also make these my melting the caramels in a lightly greased microwave-safe bowl on 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until melted or in a light greased pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1shortbread bite Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Serving 1shortbread bite
Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Sugar 10g 20%

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