Toffee Millionaire's Shortbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Toffee Millionaire's Shortbread is a decadent layered biscuit featuring buttery shortbread, rich toffee filling and dark chocolate topping. Made with butter, caster sugar, flour, tinned toffee, golden syrup, eggs and dark brown sugar, this indulgent treat takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to bake. Perfect for anyone who enjoys sweet, luxurious desserts and has time for a special baking project.
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Ingredients
- 400 gbutter
- 200 gcaster sugar
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gtinned toffee(chopped)
- 100 ggolden syrup
- 2large eggs
- 10 gsalt
- 100 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 150 gdark brown sugar(kneaded)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and line an 18cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the parchment paper to size.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and golden syrup over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the syrup.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped toffee until it is well coated.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 5
Add the flour and salt to the bowl and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Stir in the melted butter and golden syrup mixture until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the dough is smooth and even.
- 7
Press the dough into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to get the corners even.
- 8
Bake the shortbread for 25-30 minutes or until it is lightly golden.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to check for doneness.
- 9
Remove the shortbread from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until it has cooled slightly.
- 10
Transfer the shortbread to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
Tip: This will help the caramel set properly.
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