Description
Mini Egg Millionaire’s Shortbread is a scrumptious dessert that beautifully layers buttery shortbread, creamy caramel, and rich dark chocolate, all topped with colorful mini chocolate eggs. This indulgent treat is perfect for any celebration or just a sweet pick-me-up on a regular day. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Gradually mix in sifted flour to form a crumbly dough and press into the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely in the pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and remaining butter until melted and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour caramel over the cooled shortbread base and let set while preparing chocolate.
- Melt dark chocolate over low heat or in the microwave; pour over caramel layer. Top with mini chocolate eggs while still warm.
- Cut into squares or bars before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Allow each layer to cool before adding the next for distinct layers. - For added flavor, substitute white chocolate or sprinkle sea salt on top. - Incorporate nuts or dried fruits into the caramel layer for extra texture.