Millionaire Bars

I've heard about Millionaire Bars before, and I've seen photos when I've searched online for simple desserts, and I finally made some the other day.

Millionaire Bars are basically shortbread, topped with a layer of caramel, then a layer of chocolate.

It's so good!  For those who are averse to caramel (like I once was), the caramel flavor is not too strong.

You probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge!

Next time I'll sprinkle on a little sea salt for that extra special touch.

Millionaire Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 c butter (2 sticks), divided
• 1 c flour
• 1/3 c sugar
• 1/4 t salt
• 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 c chocolate chips

Directions: 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Make shortbread layer by combining flour, sugar, and salt.  Take 1 stick of butter and cut into pieces, and combine with flour mixture.  
• Press mixture into bottom of 9x9 parchment-lined pan, and bake for approximately 21 minutes. 
• Cool completely.
• Prepare caramel by melting 1 stick of butter in microwave (approximately 90 seconds on high).
• Pour in sweetened condensed milk, and whisk thoroughly.
• Microwave for approximately 6 to 8 minutes, mixing every 30 seconds (it will eventually look stringy, but once you whisk it thoroughly it will become smooth).
• Pour caramel over shortbread layer, and cool completely.
• Melt 2 cups of chocolate chips in microwave for 60 seconds on high.
• Pour over cooled caramel layer.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.  

You can see the original recipe here on Center Cut Cook.