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Looking for a lavish treat? Millionaire's shortbread cookie bars start with a buttery shortbread and are topped with luscious caramel and creamy chocolate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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millionaire's shortbread cookie bars <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even better.... looking for an EASY treat? Skip the candy thermometer and check out this shortcut recipe for millionaire's shortbread cookie bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more delicious desserts, try this no-bake caramel fudge<\/a><\/strong> or caramel Rice Krispie Treats<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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why are they called millionaire's shortbread? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These delicious \"millionaire's shortbread\" cookies -- or caramel slice -- originated in Scotland. The \"millionaire\" addition refers to the decadence of the buttery shortbread's caramel topping and chocolate ganache. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Twix cookie bars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While this version isn't an exact replica of the store-bought Twix candy, both treats have three layers: Shortbread cookies, caramel, and chocolate ganache. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love the candy bar, you'll love these extra-rich cookie bars. AND, check out these Twix cookies<\/a><\/strong> on a stick. Or, how about some peanut butter Twix Bites popcorn<\/a><\/strong>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

more bar cookies we love <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7 layer bars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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snickerdoodle bar cookies <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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triple chocolate cookie bars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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tools you'll need to make millionaire's shortbread <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prepare these bar cookies in a 8 x 8-inch square baking pan<\/a><\/strong>. We suggest metal baking pans<\/strong>. <\/a> You may also use a 9-inch square baking pan, but each layer will be a bit thinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line the baking pan with parchment paper<\/a><\/strong> to easily lift the cookies out of the pan to slice. Non-stick foil <\/a><\/strong>also works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While our recipes provide both the metric and non-metric amounts, for best results, we recommend a  digital scale<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use an oven thermometer<\/a><\/strong> for accuracy. (This is how I know my oven runs 25 degrees cold.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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what are the three layers? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SHORTBREAD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shortbread cookies are made with only four ingredients: Flour, salt, butter, and sugar. Because there are no eggs in shortbread, the mixture may feel crumbly at first. Keep mixing until a dough forms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CARAMEL: shortcut tip <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making caramel can be tricky as the process is precise. Skip this step completely and use a 13.4-ounce can of dulce de leche<\/a><\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the can in the baking aisle with the sweetened condensed milk OR in the Hispanic Foods section of your supermarket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CHOCOLATE GANACHE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate ganache is a rich topping, and surprisingly easy to make. You need only two ingredients: Semi-sweet chocolate chips (or any preferred chocolate) and heavy cream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can melt the chips and cream in the microwave or on the stove-top over low heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key, however, is to remove the chocolate from heat before all the chips have melted, and use the residual heat, while stirring, to fully melt the chocolate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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