Description
Gingerbread Millionaire Shortbread Bars are a festive delight that perfectly combines layers of spiced gingerbread, gooey caramel, and silky chocolate. These easy-to-make bars evoke the warmth of holiday traditions, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire. With their beautiful presentation and delicious flavor, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine light brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until it begins to boil; continue stirring for about five minutes until thickened.
- Pour the warm caramel over the cooled shortbread base and spread evenly. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips in increments in a microwave-safe bowl, then drizzle over the caramel layer once cooled slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg