Mary Berry's Millionaire's Shortbread

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Butter and line a 13x9 baking pan.
  2. 2Butter and line a 13x9 baking pan.
  3. 3Butter and line a 13x9 baking pan.
  4. 4In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 12 tablespoons of butter until the mixture resembles sand.
  5. 5In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 12 tablespoons of butter until the mixture resembles sand.
  6. 6In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 12 tablespoons of butter until the mixture resembles sand.
  7. 7Transfer the shortbread mixture to the lined baking pan.
  8. 8Transfer the shortbread mixture to the lined baking pan.
  9. 9Transfer the shortbread mixture to the lined baking pan.
  10. 10Press the mixture down firmly to form the base.
  11. 11Press the mixture down firmly to form the base.
  12. 12Press the mixture down firmly to form the base.
  13. 13Bake the shortbread base at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  14. 14Bake the shortbread base at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  15. 15Bake the shortbread base at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  16. 16In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup butter.
  17. 17In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup butter.
  18. 18In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup butter.
  19. 19Stir the caramel mixture constantly over heat until it boils, then reduce to a simmer.
  20. 20Stir the caramel mixture constantly over heat until it boils, then reduce to a simmer.
  21. 21Stir the caramel mixture constantly over heat until it boils, then reduce to a simmer.
  22. 22Continue stirring for another 5 minutes until the caramel thickens.
  23. 23Continue stirring for another 5 minutes until the caramel thickens.
  24. 24Continue stirring for another 5 minutes until the caramel thickens.
  25. 25Pour the thickened caramel over the baked shortbread base and smooth it out.
  26. 26Pour the thickened caramel over the baked shortbread base and smooth it out.
  27. 27Pour the thickened caramel over the baked shortbread base and smooth it out.
  28. 28Chill the shortbread with caramel for 1 hour.
  29. 29Chill the shortbread with caramel for 1 hour.
  30. 30Chill the shortbread with caramel for 1 hour.
  31. 31Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave.
  32. 32Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave.
  33. 33Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave.
  34. 34Spread the melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer.
  35. 35Spread the melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer.
  36. 36Spread the melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer.
  37. 37Chill for 1 hour until the chocolate is set.
  38. 38Chill for 1 hour until the chocolate is set.
  39. 39Chill for 1 hour until the chocolate is set.
  40. 40Remove the millionaire's shortbread from the pan and cut into squares.
  41. 41Remove the millionaire's shortbread from the pan and cut into squares.
  42. 42Remove the millionaire's shortbread from the pan and cut into squares.
  43. 43Serve and enjoy.
  44. 44Serve and enjoy.
  45. 45Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons butter
  • 12 tablespoons butter
  • 12 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups flour
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

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Tips

  • Ensure the caramel thickens by stirring constantly for 5 minutes after it boils.
  • Chill each layer to ensure proper setting.
  • Microwave chocolate chips in two 40-second bursts for melting.