Millionaire Shortbread Christmas Trees Recipe
Festive millionaire shortbread Christmas trees recipe Easy delicious treat Perfect dessert for holidays Stepbystep baking techXmas cheer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-16 Christmas Trees
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 100 grams cold butter, cubed
- 50 grams caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 100 grams butter
- 100 grams golden caster sugar
- 397 grams condensed milk (one tin)
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 200 grams milk chocolate (or dark chocolate, if preferred)
- Optional: Sprinkles, edible glitter, or other decorations
Instructions
- Prepare the Shortbread Base. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin with baking parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. In a large bowl, rub the cold, cubed butter into the flour and salt until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the caster sugar.
- Press the Shortbread. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared tin. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to create a smooth, compact surface. Prick the base all over with a fork – this prevents it from puffing up too much during baking.
- Bake the Shortbread. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. The shortbread should be firm to the touch. Let it cool completely in the tin before adding the caramel.
- Make the Caramel. In a heavy-based saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the golden caster sugar, condensed milk, golden syrup, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved.
- Cook the Caramel. Increase the heat to medium and continue to stir constantly for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and turns a rich golden brown. Be patient and don’t stop stirring – you don’t want it to burn! It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Assemble the Millionaire Shortbread. Pour the caramel evenly over the cooled shortbread base. Spread it out to the edges using a spatula. Let it cool completely before moving to the next step. This usually takes at least 2 hours, or you can pop it in the fridge to speed things up.
- Melt the Chocolate. Break the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Alternatively, melt it in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Add the Chocolate Topping. Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled caramel layer. Spread it evenly with a spatula. Before the chocolate sets, decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or any other festive decorations you like.
- Cut into Christmas Trees. Once the chocolate has set completely, lift the millionaire shortbread out of the tin using the baking parchment overhang. Use a sharp knife or Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the trees. If the chocolate cracks a bit, don’t worry – it just adds to the rustic charm!
Notes
Festive Millionaire Shortbread Christmas Trees, a delightful twist on a classic treat. Easy to make and perfect for spreading holiday cheer.