Millionaire Shortbread Xmas Trees
Millionaire shortbread Christmas trees recipe Festive delicious treat Perfect for Xmas baking
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 trees
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Christmas
Ingredients
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- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams unsalted butter (cold)
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 397 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup (or light corn syrup)
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the shortbread base by combining flour, cold butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms. Press into a lined baking pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake the shortbread base at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Prick with a fork before baking to prevent puffing.
- While the shortbread is baking, prepare the caramel. Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, golden syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel is thick and golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
- Pour the caramel over the baked shortbread base and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate with coconut oil (if using) in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled caramel layer and immediately sprinkle with festive sprinkles.
- Chill for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter or a sharp knife to cut the shortbread into tree shapes.
Notes
Elevate your holiday dessert game with Millionaire Shortbread Christmas Trees! A buttery shortbread base, gooey caramel center, and rich chocolate topping make these treats a festive and delicious masterpiece. Perfect for gifting or adding magic to your holiday gatherings.