Prep time: 15 mins | Inactive: 2 hrs | Yield: 12 bars
These Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars are a no-bake dessert that you can easily and quickly make at any time! These bars are made with simple ingredients. If you are searching for a no-fuss dessert, these Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars are an amazing option. This treat has three layers; the cookie base layer is topped with caramel, then chocolate. For an added layer of goodness, immediately sprinkle some course sea salt on top.
I love salted caramel and shortbread cookies. And the combination of chocolate and caramel is to die for! To combine all my favorites in one dessert, that’s a pretty smart move!
Ingredients
COOKIE LAYER:
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 1/3 c. (10.5 oz.) shortbread cookies, crumbled in a food processor
CARAMEL LAYER:
1 (12 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. brown sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Optional: Coarse ground sea salt for topping
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
How to make No-Bake Millionaire’s Shortbread Bars
Step 1: To make the cookie layer, start by greasing an 8 x 8-inch baking well and set it aside. In a large bowl, place the cookie crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix well until combined.
Step 2: Into the prepared pan, evenly press the shortbread mixture. Place in the fridge until firm.
Step 3: For the caramel layer, place the brown sugar, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan. Bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, adjust the heat to low and simmer while stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened.
Step 4: Over the hardened shortbread base, pour the caramel. Then, return it to the fridge.
Step 5: Let the chocolate with 1 tbsp butter melt, then pour this over the caramel layer. On top, sprinkle some coarse sea salt.
Step 6: Place in the fridge until set before cutting into bars. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- COOKIE LAYER:
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/3 c. (10.5 oz.) shortbread cookies, crumbled in a food processor
- CARAMEL LAYER:
- 1 (12 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- CHOCOLATE LAYER:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional: Coarse ground sea salt for topping
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: To make the cookie layer, start by greasing an 8 x 8-inch baking well and set it aside. In a large bowl, place the cookie crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix well until combined.
Step 2: Into the prepared pan, evenly press the shortbread mixture. Place in the fridge until firm.
Step 3: For the caramel layer, place the brown sugar, butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan. Bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, adjust the heat to low and simmer while stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened.
Step 4: Over the hardened shortbread base, pour the caramel. Then, return it to the fridge.
Step 5: Let the chocolate with 1 tbsp butter melt, then pour this over the caramel layer. On top, sprinkle some coarse sea salt.
Step 6: Place in the fridge until set before cutting into bars. Enjoy!
