Millionaire Shortbread Bars
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Millionaire Shortbread Bars
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My Millionaire Shortbread Bars have a buttery shortbread crust, a soft and chewy caramel layer in the middle, topped with a firm snap of semi-sweet chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt for a salted caramel touch. Each bite is filled with buttery, sweet, rich chocolate flavors making this a luxurious and decadent treat!
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Ingredients
Shortbread crust
- 1 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Caramel layer
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1, 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup golden or light corn syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Chocolate layer
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- flaky sea salt, for finishing
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper, making sure there is overhang to lift the bars up and set aside.
- Make the shortbread crust: Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for about 3 minutes (or a hand mixer is fine too).
- Add yolk and vanilla. Mix to combine. Then add the flour and salt and mix just until combined into a shaggy crumbly dough, careful not to over beat. Dough will be soft.
- Press into prepared pan in an even layer and bake for 20-22 minutes or until edges are lightly golden then let the crust cool. (The dough is a bit soft/sticky so to make it easier you can place a piece of wax paper over the dough and use the palms of your hands to smooth the surface and then discard the wax paper, you can use a little flour on your hands to press it evenly.
- Meanwhile, make the caramel. Add the butter, condensed milk, brown sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and salt to a medium sized saucepan. Whisk until combined. Once mixture boils, turn down to medium-low to simmer.
- Continue cooking and frequently whisking until the caramel reaches 225°F. You’ll want to stir often to prevent the bottom from burning. This process will take ~25-30 minutes, try not to rush it. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla. Then pour over the cooled shortbread crust. (The caramel needs to reach 225-235°F for the caramel to set properly so be sure to use a candy thermometer to check.
- Chill in the fridge until caramel sets, ~ 1 ½-2 hours.
- Then make the chocolate ganache topping: Microwave the heavy cream for 45 seconds - 1 minute. Then pour the warm cream over the chocolate chips to cover them. (You can very gently press the chocolate chips down so the heavy cream covers them). Let stand for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the firm caramel and refrigerate again until the ganache is set. Another 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with flaky sea salt, cut into squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- The caramel needs to reach 225-235°F for the caramel to set properly so be sure to use a candy thermometer to check. Note: when cooking the caramel, sometimes the butter separates from the caramel. To avoid this stir constantly, avoid turning the heat up too high and too low multiple times, and use a thick saucepan. If it separates, beat it vigorously off heat until combined again and continue cooking until it reaches temp.
- Refrigerator: up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Millionaire bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- The caramel needs to reach 225-235°F for the caramel to set properly so be sure to use a candy thermometer to check. Note: when cooking the caramel, sometimes the butter separates from the caramel. To avoid this stir constantly, avoid turning the heat up too high and too low multiple times, and use a thick saucepan. If it separates, beat it vigorously off heat until combined again and continue cooking until it reaches temp.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 bar
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
105mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
343IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bar | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 343IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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