Festive Millionaire Bars with Walkers Shortbread
Indulge in the irresistible Festive Millionaire Bars with Walkers Shortbread, a layered dessert that pairs a buttery shortbread base with rich caramel and smooth dark chocolate, all topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat to enjoy at home, these bars deliver an unforgettable flavor experience that will impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g Walkers Shortbread Cookies (about 1.5 cups crushed)
- 200g sweetened condensed milk (about 1 cup)
- 150g light brown sugar (3/4 cup)
- 100g unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
- 150g dark chocolate chips (about 1 cup)
- Sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Crush the Walkers Shortbread cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and butter over medium heat. Stir continuously until it reaches a gentle boil and thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the caramel over the baked shortbread layer and let cool for 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in increments in the microwave until smooth, then pour over the cooled caramel layer. Sprinkle sea salt on top while warm.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg