Description
Millionaire Shortbread, also known as Chocolate-Caramel-Nut Bars, is an indulgent dessert that boasts a buttery shortbread base layered with gooey caramel and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Each bite delivers a heavenly combination of textures and flavors, making it perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in. Easy to prepare, this treat will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour until the mixture is crumbly.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- Prepare the caramel by heating sweetened condensed milk with remaining butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Pour over cooled shortbread.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in increments of 30 seconds in the microwave until smooth. Spread over the caramel layer.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top while warm; let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg