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Have you ever asked yourself “How can I get my daily caloric intake with just one decadent treat?”  Have I got the answer for you:  Millionaire’s Shortbread.  This is a common treat found in deli’s and supermarkets throughout the UK.  It is one of my favorite treats but I have sadly discovered that it’s incredibly easy to make.  If it’s that easy to make then I’m going to be putting on a lot of weight soon.

Ingredients:
225 g / 2 Cups plain flour
75 g / 3/8 Cup caster sugar
375 g / 3 1/3 sticks unsalted butter
397 g / 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
4 Tbsp golden syrup
325 g chocolate (Dark or Milk - your preference)
1x 23 cm / 9 inch square brownie tin or similar, greased bottom and lined

Preheat oven to 170^o C / 340^o F
Put the flour and sugar in a bowl and run in 175g (1 1/2 sticks) of butter, clumping the dough together to form a ball. Don’t bother using a spoon or blender - your hands are the best tool for the job! Press the mixture into the tin and smooth it either with your hands or a spatula. Prick it with a fork and cook for 5 mins. Then lower the oven to 150^o C (300^o F) and cook for a further 30-40 mins until it is pale, golden and no longer doughy. Let it cool in the tin.

Melt the remaining butter in the microwave in a large, glass (we’re going to reuse this bowl later) bowl for 2-3 mins.  Add the condensed milk, golden syrup and melted butter into a pan. Whisk the mixture until the butter is thoroughly incorporated. Heat on a medium/high heat until it is just at a boil, stirring regularly. Watch that it doesn’t burn. It’s ready when its thickened and a light golden brown. Pour this mixture over the cooled shortbread and leave it to set.

Bring a pot of water up to a boil.  Break the chocolate into pieces. Place the pieces in the glass bowl from earlier and melt.  Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled caramel and leave to set overnight.  Cut, eat, enjoy!