Caramel Shortcake Or Millionaire'S Shortbread

Caramel Shortcake Or Millionaire'S Shortbread


1. BASE (first 3 ingredients):

2. Cream butter and sugar.

3. Add the flour and stir to make a mixture that is soft and will go together when squashed.

4. Lightly knead and then roll out or place into a deep Swiss roll tin.

5. Press into place with the palm of your hand until even.

6. Prick all over with a fork.

7. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes gas 4.

8. Cool in the tin.

9. FILLING (middle four ingredients):

10. Place the butter, sugar, syrup, and condensed milk into a pan and bring slowly to a boil.

11. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

12. Once boiling keep on a slow boil stirring all the time for about 5 to 7 minutes.

13. Caramel should be thick and golden.

14. Allow to cool.

15. When cool pour over the biscuit mixture and leave to set.

16. TOPPING (last 2 ingredients):

17. Melt the chocolate and butter over a pan of simmering water.

18. Spread over top of the caramel layer.

19. Cut into squares or fingers once set.

20. Do not be put off by the stages; very easy and worth the wait. It looks like you have been in the kitchen and slaving over the cooker for hours. You will get compliments with this one.

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