Treacle Millionaire's Shortbread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
My family absolutely loves this shortbread, and I'm thrilled to share it with you. The combination of treacle and golden syrup creates this wonderfully rich, almost caramel like flavor that feels far more luxurious than the modest ingredients suggest. What I adore most is how quickly it comes together, ready to enjoy in under an hour from start to finish. The almonds add a lovely nutty texture and pack in some wonderful protein and healthy fats to balance out the sweetness. This recipe proves you don't need expensive ingredients or complicated techniques to impress everyone at the table.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 150sugar
- 120 gramsflour
- 6 gramssalt
- 60 gramstreacle
- 3eggs
- 60 gramsgolden syrup
- 3 gramsbaking powder
- 50 gramschopped almonds(optional)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and treacle to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Beat in the eggs until well combined. If using almonds, stir them in at this stage.
- 5
Press the dough into a lined or greased 20x20cm baking tray.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tray for 10 minutes.
- 8
Drizzle the golden syrup over the shortbread. If using, sprinkle with chopped almonds.
- 9
Let cool completely in the tray before cutting into squares and serving.
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