Millionaire Shortbread

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.

Step 2

Combine flour, butter, and sugar with a mixer or pastry cutter until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake 12 minutes or until slightly puffed and dry. Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare the caramel.

Step 4

Combine butter, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and corn syrup in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a boil, watching carefully and stirring continually.

Step 5

Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in salt and pour over the crust. Let chill completely in the refrigerator before adding the chocolate.

Step 6

Place chocolate and cream in a small pot over low heat. Stir constantly until melted and pour over firm caramel layer and spread evenly. Optional: sprinkle with flaked sea salt.

Step 7

Chill in the refrigerator until chocolate layer is set before slicing.