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Caramel Shortbread

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/28/21Updated: 5/03/24

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Caramel Shortbread, also known as Millionaire Shortrbread, is the perfect combination of buttery shortbread, homemade caramel, and chocolate ganache.

stack of caramel shortbread

This caramel shortbread is also know as millionaire shortbread. I assume it is called that because it is such a rich, delicious treat. This dessert has three layers. The base is a crispy, buttery shortbread. Next is a thick layer of creamy caramel. It is then finished with rich chocolate on top.

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

Ingredients

  • Butter
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Sugar
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Light Corn Syrup
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Milk Chocolate Chips
millionaire shortbread

How to Make Caramel Shortbread

Shortbread:

  • In a food processor, pulse together 1 1/3 C butter, white sugar and flour. Pulse until crumbly and combined.
  • Press mixture into prepared 9 x 13 pan and bake for 20 minutes or until just beginning to brown.
  • Poke with a fork after removing from oven.
  • Cool and then freeze for 30 minutes
poking holes in shortbread with a fork

Caramel:

  • In a heavy 2 qt pan combine 1 C butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk. Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and beat for 3 minutes with a wooden spoon. It will thicken up.
  • Take shortbread from freezer and pour caramel mixture over the top.
  • Refrigerate until firm and cooled.
spreading caramel on shortbread

Chocolate:

  • Melt chocolate in a the microwave for one minute, check and then continue for 30 seconds at a time until melted. Add in butter and stir until butter melts and chocolate is a good spreading consistency.
  • Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
  • Chill until set.
  • Cut into squares.
spreading chocolate over caramel shortbread

Tips For Making Millionaire Shortbread

  • Refrigerate the bars in between each layer. It helps the caramel to stick better and the chocolate spread easier. 
  • Line a 9 x 13 pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray. This will make it easier to remove from pan.
Chocolate Caramel Shortbread

For other yummy sweet caramel treats check out these:

  • Caramel Brownie Bites
  • Salted Caramel Brown Sugar Cookies
  • Microwave Caramel Corn
  • Caramel Sundae Cookies
  • Homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream
  • Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

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Caramel Shortbread Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Caramel Shortbread is the perfect combination of chocolate ganache, homemade caramel and buttery shortbread.
serves: 30 squares
Prep:20 minutes minutes
Cook:20 minutes minutes
0 minutes minutes
Total:40 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

Shortbread

  • 1 1/3 cups butter softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

Caramel

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 4 Tbsp light corn syrup
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Chocolate

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line a 9 x 13 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.

Shortbread

  • In a food processor pulse together 1 1/3 C butter, white sugar and flour. Pulse until crumbly and combined.
  • Press mixture into prepared 9 x 13 pan and bake for 20 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Poke with a fork after removing from oven. Cool and then freeze for 30 minutes

Caramel

  • In a heavy 2 qt pan combine 1 C butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and beat for 3 minutes with a wooden spoon. It will thicken up.
  • Remove shortbread from freezer and pour caramel mixture over the top. Refrigerate until firm and cooled.

Chocolate

  • Melt chocolate in a microwaveable bowl for one minutes, check and then continue for 30 seconds at a time until melted. Add in butter and stir until butter melts and chocolate is a good spreading consistency.
  • Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
  • Chill again. Cut into small squares.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) Sodium: 158mg (7%) Potassium: 63mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 26g (29%) Vitamin A: 519IU (10%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 55mg (6%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Bar Cookies
Cuisine:American
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  1. Christina says

    Posted on 12/16 at 9:57 pm

    Can these be made in advance and frozen?

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 12/16 at 10:27 pm

      I have never done so but I think it should work fine.

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