Description
Millionaire shortbread blends Scottish culinary traditions with luxurious chocolate and caramel layers. Rich buttery shortbread, silky caramel, and smooth chocolate create a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 4 tbsps golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter (optional, for smoother texture)
Instructions
- Shortbread Foundation: Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy, then gently fold in flour and salt to create a slightly crumbly dough.
- Pan Preparation: Press the dough evenly into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking pan, using a fork to perforate the surface and prevent unwanted rising.
- Baking Process: Bake in a preheated 350F (175C) oven for 20-25 minutes until the shortbread turns light golden and develops a firm texture, then cool completely.
- Caramel Creation: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, and condensed milk, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a rich, golden-brown caramel with a smooth, thick consistency.
- Caramel Layer: Pour the warm caramel over the cooled shortbread base, spreading it uniformly, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to set firmly.
- Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, creating a smooth, glossy finish, and pour over the chilled caramel layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Final Setting: Refrigerate the dessert for 1-2 hours until completely set, then slice into precise, decadent squares ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Use softened butter at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother shortbread base, ensuring even incorporation of ingredients.
- Prevent Crumbly Texture: Gently press the shortbread dough into the pan, avoiding over-mixing to maintain a delicate, tender crust that doesn’t become tough.
- Caramel Cooking Technique: Stir continuously while making caramel to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, golden-brown consistency without scorching.
- Chocolate Coating Perfection: Allow chocolate to cool slightly before pouring to prevent melting the caramel layer and create a glossy, even chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg