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Millionaire Shortbread
This Millionaire Shortbread is made with a shortbread base, rich caramel filling and topped with dark chocolate!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 36 squares
Calories: 240 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Caramel:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 4 tablespoons corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 ½ cups chopped dark chocolate or chips
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream or any kind
- flaked sea salt for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
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Crust
- Combine flour, butter, and sugar with a mixer or pastry cutter until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake 12 minutes or until slightly puffed and dry. Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare the caramel.
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Caramel
- Combine butter, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and corn syrup in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil, watching carefully and stirring continually.
- Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in salt and pour over the crust. Let chill completely in the refrigerator before adding the chocolate.
Ganache
- Place chocolate and cream in a small pot over low heat. Stir constantly until melted and pour over firm caramel layer and spread evenly. Optional: sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate layer is set before slicing.
Notes
- Squares can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
240
(12%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
88mg
(4%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
377IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 377IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.