Shortbread, caramel, and chocolate.

What more could you want?

The millionaire bar, also known as millionaire shortbread, is a rich, decadent cookie of British origin.

Closeup view of a stack of Millionaire Shortbread bars on parchment paper with several bars visible in the background

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This is a showstopper cookie/bar that looks complex but is actually pretty simple to make at home.

How To Make Millionaire Shortbread

Millionaire Shortbread starts with, you guessed it, shortbread.

To finish, simplymelt chocolatein a double boiler or short bursts in the microwave.

Overhead view of multiple Millionaire Shortbread bars on parchment paper

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Pour the melted chocolate over the top, chill, and slice to reveal the beautiful layers.

Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.

Bake until the shortbread appears slightly glossy with a toasted color, 20 to 30 minutes.

Closeup view of a Millionaire Shortbread bar on parchment paper with several bars visible in the background

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Cool the shortbread layer on the countertop, at least 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator.

Once the shortbread has cooled, make the caramel layer.

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter.

Overhead view of a bowl of flour, butter, and powdered sugar after pulsing together in a food processor for Millionaire Shortbread recipe

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It should be light golden brown.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

Cool in the fridge until set, about 30 minutes.

Overhead view of a baking pan with the flour, butter, and powdered sugar mixture pressed into parchment paper for Millionaire Shortbread recipe

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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring often.

Clean your knife between slices to ensure the most uniform bars.

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Overhead view of a baking pan with the baked shortbread for Millionaire Shortbread recipe

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Overhead view of a saucepan with the caramel mixture heated for Millionaire Shortbread recipe

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Overhead view of a baking pan showing the caramel mixture spread onto the baked shortbread for Millionaire Shortbread recipe

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Overhead view of a baking pan showing the spreading of the melted chocolate onto the caramel layer for Millionaire Shortbread recipe

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