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four millionaire bars on a tray

Millionaire Bars Recipe

With a shortbread crust, caramel filling and chocolate layer on top, this Millionaire Bars recipe is the BEST! Decadent and delicious!
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: millionaire bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 637kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter , softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

For the filling:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter , cut into tablespoons
  • 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup

For the Topping"

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet baking bars , finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • flaky sea salt for garnish , optional

Instructions

Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray, set aside.
  • Place the butter and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, and cream together for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour and sea salt, stir it in until combined with no dry patches.
  • Press the dough into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 23-28 minutes until lightly golden brown along the edges, the center of the crust appears dry, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Filling:

  • Combine the butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, and corn syrup into a medium-sized sauce pot. Place over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a simmer and turn the heat to low. Gently simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly so nothing burns on the bottom. You really have to be careful and make sure it doesn’t boil because a bubble may pop and burn you. If it looks like it is starting to simmer more rapidly, take off the heat for a few seconds while continuing to stir, then place it back on the heat.
  • After 5 minutes, take it off the heat and continue to stir for about 4 minutes to cool it down slightly. Pour over the crust evenly. Place in the freezer for 2 hours.

Chocolate Layer:

  • Add the chopped chocolate and butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals stirring in between until smooth. Spread the chocolate on top of the filling. Place in the fridge for 2 hours to set.
  • Use the parchment paper to help lift the bars out of the baking dish. Cut into squares and sprinkle with flakey sea salt if using, serve immediately.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg