Millionaire Shortbread Christmas Trees
Millionaire Shortbread Christmas Trees Make festive treats easily Delicious buttery Get the recipe and try it today
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-16 Christmas Trees
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 110g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 340g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 397g (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 115g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup (or corn syrup)
- Pinch of salt
- 200g (7 oz) milk chocolate (or dark chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Green candy melts, sprinkles, and edible stars for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a square baking pan.
- For the shortbread: Cream together softened butter and sugar. Add flour and salt. Mix until just combined. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- For the caramel: In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, golden syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and golden brown (about 10-15 minutes).
- Pour the caramel over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly. Let it set completely (2-3 hours at room temperature or 1-2 hours in the refrigerator).
- For the chocolate topping: Melt chocolate with vegetable oil. Pour over the set caramel and spread evenly. Decorate with green candy melts, sprinkles, and edible stars to create Christmas tree shapes.
- Let the chocolate set completely. Cut into triangle tree shapes and serve.
Notes
A festive twist on a classic treat! Millionaire Shortbread Christmas Trees with buttery shortbread, smooth caramel, and rich chocolate. Wow your friends and family with these delightful, layered Christmas tree treats.