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Millionaire's Bars

Millionaire's Bars are a delightful treat with layers of buttery shortbread, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate, perfect for gatherings and creating sweet memories.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shortbread base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold Keep butter cold for a flaky texture.
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup superfine sugar (or caster sugar)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the caramel filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 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 Melt in intervals to avoid scorching.

Method
 

Preparation of Shortbread Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until mixed.
  4. Toss the cold butter with 1/4 cup of the flour mixture, then add to the mixer.
  5. Mix until the dough is light yellow and crumbly.
  6. Press the shortbread mixture into the baking pan and pierce with a fork.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Making the Caramel Filling
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
  2. Add sweetened condensed milk, cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  3. Cook until the mixture reaches 236 degrees F.
  4. Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread and chill in the refrigerator for about 1.5 hours until set.
Chocolate Topping
  1. Melt the semisweet chocolate in intervals and spread over the caramel layer.
  2. Let it set completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Dust with sea salt or crushed pecans when serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for several days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.