You don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy these tasty treats from Scotland!
Millionaires Shortbread
Shortbread Base:
½ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
1¼ cups flour
Mix well and press into a 9x9 inch pan
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes
Let cool
Caramel:
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup (or golden syrup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Pinch of salt
Combine the ingredients in a saucepan
Bring to a boil until mixture dissolves
Boil (whisk) for 5 minutes until caramel thickens
Remove from the heat
Pour over the shortbread base
Put in the fridge or set aside until it sets
Chocolate:
12 ounce packet of semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons butter
1 ounce milk
Melt over low heat until they are soft
Pour over the caramel
Put in the fridge until the chocolate sets, at least one hour
Remove from fridge and cut into squares
Enjoy with tea, coffee or on their own!
