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Millionaire’s Shortbread

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“Jesus. Didn’t know about the fiancée. Or the money.
Does millionaire shortbread mean you ” chapter 23
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Millionaire’s Shortbread

Worth every dollar!! Delicious dense shortbread covered in gooey caramel and topped with a thick dark chocolate layer.
Course Dessert
Cuisine English
Keyword caramel, chocolate chip, shortbread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 350kcal
Author The Nerdy Gourmet

Ingredients

Shortbread Base

  • 1 cup butter, unsalted
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Caramel

  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

  • 10 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Shortbread Base

  • Heat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and extract. Mix. Stir in flour and salt. Press into a 9×9 pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or just until the edges get golden. Let cool.

Caramel

  • As the shortbread cools, bring sugar, syrup and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the sauce darkens, about 5 minutes. Add condensed milk and stir continuously as you bring to a boil. Do not stop stirring. Not once. Even if the shortbread is burning and the dog HAS to go out. Trust me and my first batch of burned caramel that this is not one of those recipes that you can cheat on. Boil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Take off the heat and add vanilla.
  • Pour over the shortbread and spread until even.

Chocolate Ganache

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, add chocolate and heavy cream. Stir as the chocolate melts.
  • Spread evenly over the caramel layer.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

Have you tried this recipe? I would love to know your thoughts. Peace & Love, jenni

  2. thenerdygourmet – Hi friends!! I'm Jenni, The Nerdy Gourmet. I love books and I love food. Combining the two with a splash of travel has become my passion. I am a self taught cook/baker and I believe that everyone can cook from scratch! I'm here with recipes and Nerdy Tips to help along the way. I review books, mostly 'read' via audio, and I create recipes inspired by the story lines. Sometimes if I am deeply moved by a story, I will travel and try my best to experience the book- and bring you along via my blog! I provide all the photographs and content for the Nerdy Gourmet (unless otherwise noted).

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  4. thenerdygourmet – Hi friends!! I'm Jenni, The Nerdy Gourmet. I love books and I love food. Combining the two with a splash of travel has become my passion. I am a self taught cook/baker and I believe that everyone can cook from scratch! I'm here with recipes and Nerdy Tips to help along the way. I review books, mostly 'read' via audio, and I create recipes inspired by the story lines. Sometimes if I am deeply moved by a story, I will travel and try my best to experience the book- and bring you along via my blog! I provide all the photographs and content for the Nerdy Gourmet (unless otherwise noted).

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