# Millionaire Shortbread

A recipe for making millionaire shortbread bars, a perfect Christmas cookie.

- Total time: 150 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.33 cups butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.25 cup corn syrup
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups melted milk chocolate
- finishing salt

## Instructions

1. Attach the paddle attachment to the stand mixer.
2. Add 1 and 1/3 cups of softened butter to the mixer.
3. Mix the butter for 1-2 minutes until slightly mixed.
4. Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the mixer.
5. Mix for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Add 2 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixer.
7. Mix on low speed until just incorporated.
8. Pause and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed.
9. Press the shortbread base firmly and evenly into a prepared 9x13 inch pan.
10. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.
11. In a small to medium pot, add 1 cup of cubed butter, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of corn syrup.
12. Add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk to the pot.
13. Place the pot on the stovetop at medium to low heat.
14. Once bubbles start to form, turn the heat to low and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes.
15. Pour the middle layer over the baked shortbread base immediately after removing the base from the oven.
16. Let it cool slightly closer to room temperature, then place it in the freezer for 2 hours to set (or fridge for 3 hours).
17. Pour 2 cups of melted milk chocolate over the set caramel layer.
18. Gently spread the melted chocolate evenly.
19. Sprinkle a tiny bit of finishing salt on top.
20. Chill in the fridge overnight to fully set.
21. Remove from the pan and cut into bars.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- paddle attachment
- 9x13 inch pan
- small to medium pot
- spatula

## Tips

- Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed appropriately.
- Watch the caramel mixture closely while cooking to prevent burning.
- Allow the caramel layer to cool closer to room temperature before placing it in the freezer to set.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-12-09

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