{"product_id":"millionaires-shortbread","title":"Millionaire's Shortbread","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEverything you need for a \u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eshowstopper Millionaire's Shortbread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBakels Shortbread Biscuit Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrley Chocomel Spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoc Nibs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Shortbread Layer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecipe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-8 text-xs-left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only ingredient-label\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-8 text-xs-left\"\u003ePettina Shaortbread Biscuit Mix - 1kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-8 text-xs-left\"\u003eCreamy Yellow Margarine - 300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-8 text-xs-left\"\u003eWater - 100ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row row-group\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"col-12 text-xs-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-12 text-xs-right\"\u003ePlace all the ingredients into mixing bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-12 text-xs-right\"\u003eBlend together on slow speed until clear. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the shortbread dough into a parchment-lined 9×13\" metal baking pan, using your fingertips to flatten it into an even layer:\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Pressing Shortbread Dough Into Parchment Lined Baking Pan\" class=\"wp-image-36249 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05.jpg 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05-640x427.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Millionaire's Shortbread - Layered Dessert with Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, and Shortbread #millionairesshortbread #shortbread #bar #layered #dessert #recipe\" data-pin-title=\"Millionaire's Shortbread (Chocolate Caramel Bar) - Fifteen Spatulas\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-05.jpg 1280w\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieve me, it’s easiest to press out the shortbread mixture with your fingers versus something like a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrick the dough all over with a fork:\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Pricking Shortbread Dough Layer with a Fork\" class=\"wp-image-36250 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06.jpg 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06-640x427.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Millionaire's Shortbread - Layered Dessert with Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, and Shortbread #millionairesshortbread #shortbread #bar #layered #dessert #recipe\" data-pin-title=\"Millionaire's Shortbread (Chocolate Caramel Bar) - Fifteen Spatulas\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-06.jpg 1280w\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have extra dough left over - roll them into round bars about 30mm thick for some bouns cookies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from fridge and allow to come to room temperature. (if you are making bonus cookies, now is the time to cut the round bars into fat slices and place it on a separate baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBake at 190degrees (about 20 minutes), until the shortbread crust is golden brown on the edges:\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Baked Million Dollar Shortbread Layer in Pan\" class=\"wp-image-36251 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07.jpg 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07-640x427.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Millionaire's Shortbread - Layered Dessert with Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, and Shortbread #millionairesshortbread #shortbread #bar #layered #dessert #recipe\" data-pin-title=\"Millionaire's Shortbread (Chocolate Caramel Bar) - Fifteen Spatulas\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-07.jpg 1280w\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the shortbread cool for about 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-the-dulce-de-leche\"\u003eThe Caramel Layer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread the ready to use Chocomel evenly on top of the cooled baked shortbread:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Spreading Dulce de Leche to Make Millionaire Shortbread Bars\" class=\"wp-image-36252 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08.jpg 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08-640x427.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Millionaire's Shortbread - Layered Dessert with Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, and Shortbread #millionairesshortbread #shortbread #bar #layered #dessert #recipe\" data-pin-title=\"Millionaire's Shortbread (Chocolate Caramel Bar) - Fifteen Spatulas\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-08.jpg 1280w\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate the bars to chill the Chocomel layer whole you make your Chocolate layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-the-chocolate-layer\"\u003eThe Chocolate Layer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-8 text-xs-left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sr-only ingredient-label\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-8 text-xs-left\"\u003eChoc Nibs - 500kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-8 col-8 text-xs-left\"\u003eCreamy Yellow Margarine - 150g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"col-12 text-xs-right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-12 text-xs-right\"\u003eMelt together the dark chocolate Nibs and butter in the microwave in short 1minute burst, stirring after each cycle until you have reached the perfectly smooth runny ganache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"col-12 text-xs-right\"\u003eSpread that over the Chocomel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Spreading Quick Chocolate Layer On Top of Dulce de Leche\" class=\"wp-image-36253 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09.jpg 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09-640x427.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Millionaire's Shortbread - Layered Dessert with Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, and Shortbread #millionairesshortbread #shortbread #bar #layered #dessert #recipe\" data-pin-title=\"Millionaire's Shortbread (Chocolate Caramel Bar) - Fifteen Spatulas\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-09.jpg 1280w\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate the bars for an hour to firm up the melted chocolate, then use the parchment paper to lift the bars out onto a cutting board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen it’s really easy to cut into whatever shape you’d like:\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting Million Dollar Bars with Sharp knife on Board\" class=\"wp-image-36254 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10.jpg 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10-640x427.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Millionaire's Shortbread - Layered Dessert with Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, and Shortbread #millionairesshortbread #shortbread #bar #layered #dessert #recipe\" data-pin-title=\"Millionaire's Shortbread (Chocolate Caramel Bar) - Fifteen Spatulas\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/Millionaires-Shortbread-10.jpg 1280w\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"wp-block-image\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003eI like caramel squares best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-salt-to-make-it-pop\"\u003eOptional: Add Salt to Make it Pop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile totally optional, I like to sprinkle of crushed Maldon Salt Flakes on top to contrast the sweetness of this decadent treat. Really makes it pop both visually and in the mouth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1.jpg\" alt=\"Millionaire's Shortbread Recipe Shown Baked and Cut Into Squares on a Plate\" class=\"wp-image-37887 entered lazyloaded\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1-640x427.jpg 640w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Millionaire's Shortbread - Layered Dessert with Dulce de Leche, Chocolate, and Shortbread #millionairesshortbread #shortbread #bar #layered #dessert #recipe\" data-pin-title=\"Millionaire's Shortbread (Chocolate Caramel Bar) - Fifteen Spatulas\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fifteenspatulas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Millionaires-Shortbread-1-640x427.jpg 640w\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bakers Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Combo Pack (1kg Shortbread, 500g Chocomel, 500g Choc Chips each)","offer_id":49984251920674,"sku":"Bak MilShortBCombo1","price":405.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/1541\/5842\/files\/u9652851912_shortbread_with_a_thick_layer_of_caramel_topped_w_9e6f2ee0-9681-4108-96ae-6686fb59e3c5_1.png?v=1751030114","url":"https:\/\/www.bakersstudio.co.za\/products\/millionaires-shortbread","provider":"Bakers Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}