Classic Millionaires Shortbread
Classic Millionaires Shortbread

Classic Millionaires Shortbread

Time
Prep: 15 mins
COOK: 30 MINS
Difficulty
Quite Easy
serves
Serves: 16

If you fancy a baking challenge, roll your sleeves up and get stuck into our Classic Millionaires Shortbread recipe. Making the shortbread from scratch can seem like a faff, but it’s actually pretty easy! Topped with caramel made from our sweetened condensed milk and a layer of dark chocolate, it makes for a delicious treat to share with friends and family. If you want a shortcut version try our Easy Millionaires Shortbread recipe using crushed shortbread biscuits.

Classic Millionaires Shortbread
Oh my it was so lovely! Shared this with my neighbour who was completely delighted! Yum!
Lizzie1880

For the shortbread:

Plain flour

200g

Unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes

125g

Caster sugar

50g

For the caramel:

Dark brown sugar

125g

Butter

125g

Golden syrup

3 tbsp

For the topping:

Dark chocolate

170g

White chocolate

20g

You will also need:

20cm brownie tin, lined with baking parchment with extra paper overhanging the edges

Step 1 of 5

Preheat the oven to 180˚C, (160˚C for fan ovens), gas mark 4.

Step 2 of 5

To make the shortbread, beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until combined, then add the flour.  Work the flour in gently with your fingertips – until you have a crumbly mixture (don’t over work it!).  Press the shortbread dough into the base of the prepared tin until you have an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes until pale golden. Leave to cool while you make the caramel.

Step 3 of 5

Gently heat the sugar and remaining butter in a heavy based, non-stick pan, stirring until melted. Add the condensed milk and golden syrup and bring to a rapid boil, stirring continuously. Cook for around a minute or until the filling has thickened. Pour the caramel over the base, then allow to cool. Once cooled, chill in the fridge or freeze until set.

Step 4 of 5

Melt the chocolate in separate bowls. Pour the dark chocolate over the caramel and then add spoonfuls of the melted white chocolate. Swirl together with a spoon for a marbled effect that'll ensure your millionaire's shortbread recipe looks as good as it tastes.

Step 5 of 5

Place back into the fridge to chill until set. Once set, remove from the tin, dip a sharp knife into hot water (this will make it much easier to cut) and then dry it briefly before using it to cut the shortbread into squares.

These scrumptious caramel squares are great to share with friends but if you do have any left over you can keep them for up to two weeks. Simply put in an airtight container and pop it in the fridge.

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Classic Millionaires Shortbread is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 13.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Delicious Made these for the first time for my family. They went down a treat!! Didn't last very long. Had to make another batch to take in for work as they had a little taster.
Date published: 2023-08-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So easy to make! We have a cake rota at work so I made these, they were so easy to make and went down very well, I cut them up smaller than advised I think as I managed to get 22 squares
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from First ever sucess Never been able to make this and this was the easiest and best recipe ever. It turned out amazingly. No photos as eaten too quickly.
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best ever I have made this on numerous occasions and never been disappointed, been asked by many friends and family to make it for them for different occasions as shop bought doesn’t compare. Best ever.
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from yummy i made this but without the white chocolate feathering it was super yummy and didnt last long in my house will definitely make it again
Date published: 2023-08-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Millionaires shortbread Whenever I have to make something a bit special when I am on church tea duty I make millionaires shortbread. It is so easy and the shortbread disappears so quickly. I always have a couple of nestles condensed milk in my cupboard. ‘
Date published: 2023-08-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Tasty So easy and simple to make, packed with a great taste. Definitely makes this again and again and again….
Date published: 2023-08-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best batch ever! I’ve made millionaires shortbread using various different recipes in the past, but decided to try this one as the caramel was quick and easy to make. Hubby informs me they are the best I’ve ever made, so I shall be using this one from now on. Used supermarket own condensed milk too (sorry Carnation!).
Date published: 2023-05-02
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