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Millionaire Shortbread Caramel Chocolate

Rich, layered dessert with a buttery shortbread base, golden caramel middle, and glossy chocolate topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British, Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz / 397g
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup or light corn syrup
  • 8 oz chocolate dark or milk, chopped
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil optional, for glossy finish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • 9x9 baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 pan with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugar for shortbread base. Fold in flour until soft dough forms.
  3. Press dough into pan and bake 20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
  4. Cook caramel ingredients over medium heat until thickened. Pour over baked shortbread.
  5. Melt chocolate and pour over cooled caramel. Smooth evenly.
  6. Refrigerate 1–2 hours until set. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

Optional toppings: sea salt, nuts, or marbled chocolate. Store airtight at room temp or refrigerated.