And because millionaire shortbread has three layers, you might find it intimidating to make, but it’s actually not complicated at all. In fact, you can whip up these shortbread bars in just over an hour! Plus, it’s so delightful, it’s worth the effort. So, why eat regular shortbread when you can have millionaire’s shortbread instead?
What is Millionaire’s Shortbread?
For those of you who may have heard of millionaire shortbread before but have never really seen or tried it yet, here’s the gist: it’s a 3-layer cookie bar made of a shortbread crust, a layer of chewy golden caramel, topped with thick chocolate ganache. Imagine a gourmet version of the famous Twix candy bar. And while no one knows exactly how it got its name, we’re guessing it’s because of the rich, decadent flavor. But you don’t have to be crazy rich to make these delightful treats! Anyone can make this tasty dessert. In fact, kids love to join in on this one. In fact, all you need are a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. These bars are made with flour, butter, sugar, milk, chocolate, and maple syrup. Yum! Check out the simple recipe below.
How to Make Millionaire’s Shortbread
Part I: Shortbread Part II: Caramel Part III: Chocolate Ganache
Tips & Tricks
Want to balance out the sweetness of the chocolate and caramel? Drizzle some sea salt to really make these flavors pop! It adds a nice crunch to the snack as well.
Millionaire’s shortbread can last in the freezer for up to three months. Double-wrap the bars in aluminum foil and place it in an airtight container. Before serving, let thaw overnight on the countertop.
When melting chocolate with a microwave, do not microwave for over 20 seconds at a time to avoid overheating and curdling.
Want a prettier presentation to wow your friends? Swirl some white chocolate into your dark chocolate ganache and you’ll look like a pro in their eyes!
No time to make shortbread from scratch? You can try this hack instead: combine crushed shortbread cookie and melted butter. It may not taste as good as freshly baked shortbread, but it’s still so good and saves you a lot of time.
Use any type of chocolate you prefer. I like using half milk chocolate and half semi-sweet chocolate. You could even use white chocolate. It’s totally up to you!
You can also substitute the maple syrup with either corn syrup or golden syrup if needed.
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