Millionaire Shortbread Bars
Do you have a family recipe that takes forever to make so you only make it for special occasions? Something so good that it's worth all the time and effort you put into it? Well for us, that's what millionaire shortbread bars are. We've made them a few times in the past, but this year we approached making them with the patience and diligence of a more seasoned baker and they turned out better than ever. What's in a millionaire shortbread? It's three layers: shortbread on the bottom, caramel in the middle & chocolate on top. What's not to love about that? Why is this recipe so time-consuming? You have to make each layer individually and allow them to cool in between. This is so crucial - why our batch turned out the best this time is because we took each layer one at a time and allowed the bake enough time to cool in between the layers. The result: crisp & flaky shortbread, gooey caramel that is firm enough to keep its shape, ...
