Easy Millionaire's Shortbread Recipe

By Preppy Kitchen · 90 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch (23 cm) baking dish with parchment or foil.
2. Beat the butter, sugar and salt at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and egg yolk and mix until combined.
3. On low speed, add the flour in batches and mix until just combined. Scrape down the bowl, then press the dough evenly into the pan with no gaps.
4. Bake for about 22 minutes, until the edges are light golden brown.
5. While the base bakes, combine the condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in a small pot. Melt over medium heat, whisking occasionally, about 3 minutes.
6. Whisk constantly until the caramel bubbles, darkens slightly and reaches 225°F (107°C) on an instant-read thermometer, 6-10 minutes. It will thicken and pull away from the sides. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla.
7. Pour the hot caramel over the hot shortbread and smooth to the edges. Cool to room temperature so it sets.
8. Microwave the chocolate and cream in a bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth, about 60 seconds total. Pour over the cooled caramel and smooth evenly. Sprinkle with salt if desired, then chill for at least 2 hours.
9. Lift the slab out with the parchment. Warm a knife under hot water, dry it, and slice into bars, rewarming and wiping the knife as needed.

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