Homemade Millionaire Shortbread Squares The Family Will Love

Traditional British Millionaire Shortbread Squares that are caramel-filled on top of a buttery shortbread crust and then topped with the best chocolate.

You know it has to be delicious.

Popular Scottish and British Desserts

As you may or may not know, all my family and my husband’s family still live in the same village in Scotland.

Millionaire Shortbread Squares are a very popular British dessert back home, and not many can say they haven’t tried one.

It’s on special occasions like Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, New Year’s, and birthdays that bring back memories of living at home.

I miss my dad so much (as I do all my family), but my dad is very special to me, as this is where I get all my experimental cooking and recipe ideas from.

He was a chef in his younger days in the Merchant Navy.

Although I enjoyed baking with mom, I loved watching my dad in the kitchen when I was younger.

He would make food come to life by tossing in things from the pantry and refrigerator.

Whatever my dad could get his hands on to create a homemade meal, that’s what he would do to ensure we were all well-fed.

I can honestly say that not all of his recipe creations were a success, but there were some great smells and tastes that will be with me forever.

Millionaire Shortbread Squares Are Traditional

My dad loves millionaire shortbread squares; it’s one of his favourite treats.

It’s a recipe that Mom used to make often for Dad when he returned from offshore after being away for two weeks in the North Sea.

He would always tell her that she made the best millionaire shortbread recipe that he’d ever tasted, and I don’t disagree.

I still remember the anticipation of Dad coming home when we were younger, counting down the days before he would arrive back home.

My dad still works offshore and will be coming to Canada to visit with the family and me, with mom, in a couple of weeks.

All those feelings of being a kid again are building inside of me as I await their arrival.

I think I am more excited than the kids.

So, I am going to make a batch of his favourite millionaire shortbread squares and, of course, a cup of tea.

The best treat you can have after such a long journey, or for an after-dinner treat.

Although my parents have visited Canada before, much has changed since their last trip.

I look forward to showing my mom and dad more of my new home in Canada and making every second count while they are here with us.

Today is dedicated to all the Father out there.

I love you, Dad, x

How To Make Millionaire Shortbread Squares

Printable Recipe At The Bottom

• Prep time: 30 mins
• Baking time:  50 mins
• Serving Size: Makes approximately 20 Millionaire shortbread squares, depending on the size of squares

Ingredients

• 60z butter
• 2 Tablespoons golden syrup
• 1 Can Condensed Milk
• 1 cup milk/dark Chocolate

Instructions

Once you have your shortbread mix, gently pat it down into a 28 x 18 cm shallow oblong baking tin. Fork it gently to prevent it from rising too much. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Shortbread Base

How to make the millionaire shortbread squares base

To make the shortbread base I use the same shortbread recipe that I make my Easter Bunny butter shortbread cookies.

To make the shortbread base I use the same shortbread recipe that I make my Easter Bunny butter shortbread cookies.

Caramel Filling

To make the caramel filling

• Melt the butter over low heat in a small pan.
• Stir in the golden syrup and condensed milk.
• Wait until it’s completely combined, then pour it over the cooked base and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
• Take it out of the oven and let it cool after 20 minutes have passed.

Chocolate Topping

To make the chocolate topping

• Melt the chocolate over a bowl of simmering water, ensuring that no water comes into contact with the chocolate.
• Spread the chocolate topping over the cooled caramel filling.
• Mark slices while the chocolate topping is settin,g as it will be easier to cut with your knife when cooled.
• Now, place in the refrigerator to let the chocolate topping set.

Note: Place parchment paper on the bottom of your dish.

Don’t throw away that butter wrapper, use it again to grease your baking sheets, leaving you with no greasy buttery fingers.

I can see the box of Millionaire Shortbread Squares not lasting long in the refrigerator, so I might have to make a double batch so that there’s plenty to go around for everyone.

I always enjoy creating simple dessert ideas like this one because creating memories with my children is a treasure that can’t be taken back and wished for when you are older.

Contribution By Nicola Don

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Yield: 20

Traditional Millionaire Shortbread Squares

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Classic British Millionaire Shortbread Squares are a simple dessert that can be made throughout the year. These squares are filled with caramel that sits on top of a shortbread crust and then topped with chocolate.

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Ingredients

• 60z butter
• 2 Tablespoons golden syrup
• 1 Can Condensed Milk
• 1 cup milk/dark Chocolate
• 1/2 cup corn flour (starch) 125ml
• 1/2 cup icing sugar 125ml
• Shortbread Ingredients
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (plain flour) 250ml
• 3/4 cup of softened butter (175ml) room temperature is best.
• 1 lemon rind finely grated

Instructions

1. Once you have your shortbread mix, gently pat it down into a 28 x 18 cm shallow oblong baking tin. Fork it gently to prevent it from rising too much. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
2. To make the shortbread crust
3. Sift together corn starch, icing sugar, and flour with a wooden spoon
4. I usually get in there with my hands to feel the texture and blend in the butter and the lemon rind until soft, smooth dough forms.
5. If the dough is too soft to handle, cover and chill for 30-60 mins.
6. Once you have your shortbread mix, gently pat it down into a 28 x 18 cm shallow oblong baking tin. Fork it gently to prevent it from rising too much. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. To make the caramel filling
8. Melt the butter over low heat in a small pan.
9. Stir in the golden syrup and condensed milk.
10. Please wait until it’s thoroughly combined, then pour it over the cooked base and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
11. Please remove it from the oven and let it cool after 20 minutes have passed.
12. To make the chocolate topping
13. Melt the chocolate over a bowl of simmering water, ensuring that no water comes into contact with the chocolate.
14. Spread the chocolate topping over the cooled caramel filling.
15. Mark slices while the chocolate topping is setting, as it will be easier to cut with your knife when cooled.
16. Now, place the dish in the refrigerator to let the chocolate topping set.

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