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Millionaires Shortbread

2/20/2017

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I've been searching out all of the sugar in my house this week.   Can you say stress eater?  I can't explain why I crave sugar when I'm stressed but I've also learned not to try and ignore it.  I'm really better off if I give in and allow myself to have a small amount of sugar because attempting to suppress my sugar cravings almost always results in an all out sugar frenzy by the end of the day.  It's not a pretty picture.  Trust me.

There is certainly no shortage of sugar in my house - as you might expect.  Open any cupboard or drawer in my kitchen and you're bound to come across something sweet and scrumptious.  I buy 20-30 pounds of sugar at a time so it's nearly impossible to hide the sweetness.  
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Sometimes, a simple bowl of chocolate chips are sufficient to satisfy my need for sugar and there are other times when I need something more substantial.  My level of stress seems to dictate the type of sugar that I require.  

I've had a batch of these decadent shortbread bars in my refrigerator for a week now.  When I feel the need to stress eat all the sugar in the house, I slice a little piece off of one of these gooey, chocolate covered caramel bars and my cravings are satisfied.  

I'd like to tell you that one of these Millionaires Shortbread bars and a cup of hot tea in the afternoon will make your stress disappear but that would be a lie.  The truth is, these decadent bars will NOT make you stress-free - but it WILL add a little joy and sweetness to an otherwise stressful day.  
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Millionaires Shortbread
Crust
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 sticks butter

Filling
14 ounce can condensed milk
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 stick butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Chocolate
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted

Combine crust ingredients. (except butter)
Stir in melted butter with a rubber scraper. 
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Press into a 9x13 pan fitted with a foil sling.  

Press firmly into pan with hands or bottom of glass.  Bake 25 minutes at 350.  Cool at least 20 minutes. 
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Combine filling ingredients in saucepan.  Heat to a temperature of 236-239 degrees.  Stir often.
Pour over crust and spread to even thickness.  Let set at least 1 1/2 hours. 
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​Melt chocolate and pour over caramel layer.  Refrigerate until just set. 
Slice into 16 rectangles. 
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Millionaires Shortbread bars will last for up to several weeks in the refrigerator so they're not only a great little treat to have on hand for sugar attacks but a nice little dessert to have on hand.  

These decadent bars make a great little hostess gift.  Put a couple of bars in a cellophane bag, tie with a pretty ribbon and hand out to your family, neighbors, teachers and friends.  You will absolutely love these shortbread bars. 
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