Why you’ll love this Millionaire shortbread recipe
Easy to make. Unlike most millionaire shortbread recipes, this one involves NO baking, so it comes together in no time! Incredible texture. Like a Twix bar or caramel slice, this recipe involves three epic layers of deliciousness that will leave you craving more! Easy to customize. This is a very forgiving recipe, and you can use any fillings you like, including store bought caramel, one diet friendly ones (we’ve tried both vegan caramel and keto caramel!). Perfect to make ahead. This is the kind of dessert you can use for bake sales, office parties, or potlucks, and are always a guaranteed hit!
How to make Millionaire’s shortbread
The Ingredients
Shortbread crust The first layer is a shortbread base, the second (middle) layer is gooey caramel, and the final layer is, of course, chocolate!
Coconut Flour, A naturally raw flour that has a cake-like texture when combined with wet ingredients. Coconut Oil. Use refined coconut oil to ensure no coconut flavor. Maple Syrup. Helps provide a dash of sweetness and also helps hold the shortbread together.
Caramel filling
Homemade caramel. I like using the sweetened condensed milk caramel trick for the caramel filling (similar to Dulce de leche). You can use any caramel you like!
Chocolate ganache-
Chocolate. I like to use semi-sweet chocolate as the filling is plenty sweet, and the subtle darkness balances it out perfectly, but milk chocolate will work. Coconut oil. Adding a dash of coconut oil to the chocolate will make it easier to bite into once set.
The Instructions
Storage instructions
To store: Place the bars on a plate and cover in plastic wrap. Alternatively, you can store them in a sealable container. These shortbread bars will keep fresh stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. To freeze: After they have been sliced, wrap them in parchment paper and place them in a ziplock bag. Frozen caramel shortbread bars will keep well for up to 6 months.
Recommended tools to make this recipe
Chef’s knife. A must for any kitchen and a must to slice this dessert up. Square pan. The perfect sized pan to hold all three layers easily. Mixing bowls. To make the shortbread crust.
Recipe tips and tricks
Line the pan. Always line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and also easy cleanup! Thicken the chocolate. If you’d prefer a thicker chocolate topping, swap out the coconut oil for heavy cream. This will be more like a ganache. Chill between layers. It is super important to chill the bars between each layer so there is enough time for it all to firm up. Slice with a warm, sharp knife. Using a sharp and warm knife will make it so much easier to cut the millionaire shortbread up. Because there are three layers, it can be a little more cumbersome, but prepping your knife first will make it easy!
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