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Perfected Millionaire's Shortbread Recipe
A dessert so rich you have to name it Millionaire's Shortbread! Also known as Caramel Squares, this dessert from my childhood has three decadent layers of shortbread, caramel, and chocolate.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 35m⏳ Prep: 1h🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- saucepan
- pot
- whisk
- knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the Shortbread Crust:
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) then butter and line an 8-inch (or 9-inch) square pan. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, using an electric handheld mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add in the flour and salt and mix until the dough comes together. Press into the pan until leveled.
5
Bake for roughly ⏱️ 32-35 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Set aside to cool completely.
6
For the Caramel Filling:
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Place the sweetened condensed milk and butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat while whisking constantly.
(8 oz/225 g) butter (, room temperature)1 cup(10 oz/284 g) all-purpose flour2 cupssweetened condensed milk2 (14oz) cans(1oz/28g) butter2 tablespoons
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Continue to simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens and turns into a light amber color, about ⏱️ 15-20 minutes (See above video). Remember to whisk all the time so the caramel won't stick t the bottom of the pot and burn.
9
Pour the thick golden caramel over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly. Allow to fully cool at room temperature for about ⏱️ 2-3 hours.
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For the Chocolate Layer:
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Melt the chocolate and pour over the caramel. Smooth until leveled. Allow setting at room temperature for the chocolate to harden and cut into 16 squares using a warm knife. Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for 5 days.
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