Millionaire Shortbread Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Millionaire Shortbread Bars, a decadent combination of buttery shortbread, luscious caramel, and rich chocolate. Perfect for celebrations or an afternoon tea treat, these bars promise to satisfy your sweet cravings with their delightful layers and textures. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can impress family and friends with this fancy dessert without the fuss. Plus, they’re customizable—add your favorite toppings to make each batch uniquely yours. Whether you savor them at a party or enjoy them as a cozy treat at home, these Millionaire Shortbread Bars are sure to leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg yolk (slightly beaten)
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 6 ounces dark chocolate (60% cacao)
- 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- Sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg yolk, then gradually add flour until dough forms. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden; let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and butter; stir until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Pour over cooled shortbread.
- Melt dark chocolate, remaining butter, and corn syrup in another saucepan over low heat until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top and refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg