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Millionaire's Bars

Indulge in these delightful Millionaire's Bars, layered with buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate topping—a perfect treat for gatherings and cozy evenings at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold Cold for the best crumbly texture.
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup superfine sugar (caster sugar)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the caramel layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate topping
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate baking bar Broken into pieces.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt at low speed until blended.
  3. Cut the cold butter into cubes and mix until the dough turns a light yellow.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the lined pan and pierce it gently with a fork.
Baking the shortbread
  1. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Caramel layer
  1. In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter on low heat.
  2. Add the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
  3. Cook while stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 236 degrees F.
  4. Pour caramel over the cooled shortbread layer.
Chocolate topping
  1. Melt the semisweet chocolate in intervals in the microwave, stirring between bursts until smooth.
  2. Spread the chocolate over the caramel layer and let it cool to set.
  3. Cut into strips or squares for serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be frozen for longer storage.