Millionaire shortbread

Certainly! Here’s a basic recipe for millionaire shortbread:

Ingredients:

For the shortbread base:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• A pinch of salt

For the caramel filling:

• 1 can (14 oz or 397g) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup or corn syrup
• A pinch of salt

For the chocolate topping:

• 7 oz (200g) dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking dish or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use a fork to prick the surface of the dough.
4. Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
5. In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, golden syrup, and salt over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is completely dissolved.
6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring continuously, and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens and turns a caramel color. Be careful not to let it burn. Remove from heat.
7. Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread base and spread it out evenly using a spatula. Let it cool and set for about 30-60 minutes at room temperature, or you can speed up the process by placing it in the refrigerator.
8. Once the caramel layer has set, melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
9. Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread it out evenly.
10. Return the pan to the refrigerator and chill for another 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely set.
11. Once set, use a sharp knife to cut the millionaire shortbread into squares or bars.

Enjoy your homemade millionaire shortbread!