Millionaire Bars Instructions
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Ingredients
Shortbread Layer
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups (200 g) all‑purpose flour
- 2 sticks (8 oz) unsalted butter, chilled
- 1 cup (114 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Caramel Layer
- 1 (14‑oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Method
1. Prepare the Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8‑inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Lightly coat the parchment and sides of the pan with cooking spray.
2. Make the Shortbread
- In a food processor, combine the flour, chilled butter, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Pulse until the mixture resembles moist, sandy crumbs.
Alternatively, cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender.
- Pulse until the mixture resembles moist, sandy crumbs.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even, compact layer.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes, or until the surface looks slightly glossy and lightly golden.
- Allow the shortbread to cool completely—either on the counter for at least 30 minutes or in the refrigerator.
3. Prepare the Caramel Layer
- In a medium saucepan over medium‑low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter.
- Cook while whisking constantly until the mixture reaches 220–225°F on an instant‑read thermometer.
- The caramel should be smooth, thickened, and pale golden.
- This process takes about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Immediately pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly with a rubber or offset spatula.
- Refrigerate until the caramel is fully set, about 30 minutes.
4. Add the Chocolate Topping
- Melt the chopped chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in 20‑second intervals, stirring between each burst.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer and smooth the surface with an offset spatula.
- Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate again until the chocolate is firm, at least 30 minutes.
5. Slice and Serve
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang.
- Use a large, sharp knife to cut into clean squares or bars, wiping the blade between cuts for the neatest edges.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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