How to Make One of Our Most Popular Cookies-Millionaire's Shortbread

[@Jaxthewonderhusky]

I made this for my colleagues yesterday. The CEO came to my office and said "Are you responsible for the Millionaires shortbread? It's my favorite since I was a child in England!" Thanks for the assist in getting some kudos yesterday! 😀

[@bridgerzev8745]

@Cassius Nolan Lately I have been using flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@conornoel9149]

@Bridger Zev Definitely, have been using Flixzone for months myself =)

[@cassiusnolan2851]

@Bridger Zev thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I appreciate it!

[@bridgerzev8745]

@Cassius Nolan happy to help :)

[@britneybeach6723]

No raise??? Lol

[@wge621]

If you're wondering which recipe to follow, this is it. She gives great instructions for each step, the heavy cream is a great addition. I also like to put some flaked sea salt on top before the chocolate cools

[@DeniseMcNe]

Yummy...yummy...give it to me...we just love this

[@hakejon]

I always muck up my caramel, so I'm excited to try it this way! (Last time I tried making caramel, I made mortar on accident! Haha!) *update: I made this last weekend and again this weekend. Afterseveral failed attempts, I figured out that when she says "stirring occasionally" she really means "stir constantly". Also, if you burn sugar to your pan, simmer a 1:1 ratio of vinegar water in the pan to loosen.

[@Will9753Usa]

I agree - i pretty much stirred throughout. It turned out great.

[@elwpony99]

I just tryed for the first time and completely messed up the caramel and it burned because I only "stired occasionally." I will try again and I agree I think you have to to stir constantly!

[@Appaddict01]

Get a thermometer it’s the full proof way to get the right consistency.

[@bautism]

I made this today for the second time. You are absolutely correct that you have to stir constantly. Also, I forgot to add the heavy cream and it turned out just fine.

[@gregbyrne6909]

I've made this exact recipe at least 10 times now. Always a huge hit.

[@blognewb]

Add roasted hazelnuts and marshmallow in the middle

[@amapparatistkwabena]

Greg Byrne Hi Greg! One question: did it come out perfectly on the first try? I’m thinking of making them for dessert alongside a dollop of Gruyere double cream. Thanks!

[@pollyg4160]

I tried it, my caramel didn't set and the chocolate hardened and cracked!!!

[@supercooled]

So 10 million desert?

[@supercooled]

blognewb not decadent enough for you?

[@mattmiller4523]

Two friends: One says "Carm-ul" the other calls it "Cara-mel" and still they get along. Amazing!

[@MorrisonScotch]

Where i am from, we say car-mel. Basicly the a has got to go. Not sure why it just does.

[@ceasedesist703]

Matt Miller I just say “cannabis” problem solved👩🏽‍🔧🥂

[@supercooled]

Joey Morrison say that to my face and you’d end up in one of my recipes.

[@jerrkyd]

And a Bostonian says "Cahmuhl"

[@teresamesa1232]

Yes, Bridget. That recipe serves 1.

[@Whosaidyoucouldnt]

I'm in the process of making this right now. Just have the chocolate layer to do. Wanted to let everyone know the caramel layer was a challenge for me. I couldn't reach the 236 temp without scorching making brown flecks. I did a 2nd time and more careful. Almost the same result. 3rd try temp reached about 222 never stopped stopped stirring and on low fire. Looks awesome. I have no doubt it will be a win!

[@Sabbathissaturday]

I saw someone say you can throw the condensed milk (in the can) into boiling water for 3 hours to get perfect caramel. I have not tried it personally yet. It beats stirring my arm off.

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

I just made these today 1/2/2021 according to this recipe and they are DELICIOUS. They are not too sweet, which surprised me. I told my spouse ~ sorry, but this recipe only serves one. We loved it. 😋 Thank you so much for sharing this. Happy New Year! 🥂

[@kawikaedwards6472]

These were some of the best treats that I have ever made. Followed every step and they were perfect.

[@jimbo0715]

I made this last weekend and it was my first time making this type of dessert and my first time making caramel! I only have a candy thermometer and it seemed to not be working correctly so I went with the softball stage (like I do with fudge) and it was perfect! Side note - if you try and balance a bar on your coffee cup and it falls in, the coffee just adds to making the shortbread tasty!! ;-)

[@wge621]

What is the softball stage?

[@jimbo0715]

@@wge621 I use room temp or cooler water from the ta. After the caramel starts a good regular bubbling - drop a teaspoon of the caramel into the water - when it goes to the bottom and forms a "blob" that you can pick up - that is what I call softball stage (by watching my momma - back in the day of no fancy thermometers) If it is hard, you have cooked it too long but coming from the Queen of burning everything - that will just make it harden quicker so no harm done.

[@dukealliefifi]

I tried this recipe and instructions to a T. And they were PERFECT! Thank you. I'll definitely be making them for holiday treats.

[@BIGIFANDYELLOWCARD]

I made these today, 10/10. Easy and full of flavour. Downside is likelihood of diabetes

[@k8tyCA]

😝

[@amapparatistkwabena]

I LOVE this channel!! You guys inspired me to get a “Dutch oven” and now I’m on my way to get a digital thermometer. Your recipes are excellent and I’m happy to entertain and delight friends here in Europe with recipes from home!

[@Nancy-bz8ge]

You will never regret the Thermopen digital thermometer... never. Then ask for a gram scale. The OXO Goodgrips version is worth every penny as well. I use mine daily to weigh out coffee beans. Now, running off to store for good chocolate and the SCMilk.

[@joanies6778]

Digital thermometers were life changing for me. Still working up to getting a Dutch oven, but an affordable one. It's not something I will use all the time and storage space is minimal in my little kitchen.

[@colincpritch]

I like to add orange zest to the caramel- really cuts the sweetness and adds flavor. Also can use maple syrup instead of corn syrup

[@lucy2beme]

My two favorite ladies, I love any video they do together. I can't wait to make these Millionaire's Shortbread. I've never had Millionaire's and can't wait to try them. Thanks Ladies!

[@ghstwoman]

This recipe is amazing, my millionaire shortbread cookies came out perfect and absolutely delicious. I always come to America's test kitchen for the best recipes. Thank you

[@er7hos]

Absolutely knock-out recipe. Pretty straightforward instruction throughout and unbelievably delicious results.

[@morganchilds9054]

I love the way Julia says "top drawer" at the end! Also I've never noticed this before, but Bridget's WV accent comes out when she says the word "over" as "oover".

[@catmcmillan7816]

This is such a traditional Scottish cake/biscuit ☺️ just reminds me of school ♥️🥰

[@patriciaszegi5360]

School dinners shortbread caramel on top of custard, Glasgow Scotland UK

[@AYTYNikki]

I just won a holiday baking contest at my work with this recipe. I was told my victory was a landslide.

[@joshggibson]

I made about 4 batches of these last Christmas. Amazing recipe. The caramel layer takes while to cook but other than that it’s pretty quick.

[@tylerhughes5420]

You can really skip the caramel layer if your willing to pay a little more money for the variation brand dulce de leche it's sold in a can beside the sweetened condensed milk in most Wal-Mart stores. It will take three cans. It's basically the caramel recipe already made and tastes almost identical

[@marymorales8609]

Hi Josh, can you freeze these, I see you made a big batch?!

[@t.martin3179]

@@tylerhughes5420 Do you mean "Carnation" brand?

[@tylerhughes5420]

@@t.martin3179 carnation and eaglebrand both I believe have dulce de leche but either one is great. You can make your own dulce de leche by simmering a can of sweetened condensed milk in the can in a pot of water for 6 hours.

[@supercooled]

Tyler Hughes ain’t nobody got time for that.

[@MartySalo]

I guess I'll need to try the shortbread. 2.5 cups flour, 2 sticks of butter, 0.5 cups of sugar, some portion of salt. Melted butter appeared interesting. The foil sling appeared interesting. Thank you for the tips about the fork to prevent unevenness.

[@rafay101]

Brings a tear of joy to my eye

[@saundraloving3134]

I won 2nd place at my church's chili round up making their recipe. I made the best chili recipe too, but I did not win. However, my daughter did and I gave her the chili powder from their recipe! Thank you Bridget and Julia!

[@1tinac]

I made for hubby work party. Everyone was so impressed. I shared all about the best cooking show ATK .

[@sharronwolfe7711]

Oh my! Caramel is my downfall!!! This is going in my “to try” with my granddaughter who loves to cook! 😍😍😍

[@damnpam8259]

Man oh man, my mouth was watering watching this. I'm going to try this recipe.

[@cindymacs1494]

These were a hit. I used a silicone spatula to compress the hot shortbread and had no issue with heat transferring

[@Will9753Usa]

That was the one step I forgot. :(

[@mayonnaiseeee]

Looks so good. I'm nervous about doing both the caramel and chocolate layers, but it'll be fun to try. Going to make sure I stir the caramel constantly and go super gently in my weakest microwave for the chocolate.

[@Zelnyair]

If you think it's too sweet, that's what cups of tea are for. Well, assuming you don't have sugar in that also.

[@LaVictoireRosee]

Whoa... True. 🤯

[@OneWildTurkey]

Single serving - YES!

[@Methemthey]

I add an additional 1/2 cup of sugar for the short bread. On top of the chocolate I add a good sprinkle of sea salt before it sets.

[@janierocks5984]

Wow my niece made this for us in England and I fell in love,thanks for the recipe

[@jeanneg7430]

How did the shortbread portion of these cookies turn out? Was it crisp or soft? I am curious, because for all of the years that I have been making shortbread (& for all of the recipes, whether from my great grandmother or from any other family member or friend), I have always been told that the butter must be at room temperature - never heat or melt the butter! Those kind of instructions were actually in the recipes. I don't have a problem with your method being different, I would just like to know what the cookie portion was like (texture, firmness, etc.), so that I have a better idea of how important the temperature of the butter is. Thanks for helping me with this question!

[@honeyfromthebee]

I made these the other weekend; they were sooo rich. =) It might have been my thermometer, but my caramel didn't set quite as firm. Stuck the whole thing in the freezer for 30 minutes and was able to cut them without problems. (Just a tip if anyone else experiences something similar.)

[@muffinmarie01]

Look up mr. Paul's pantry for this recipe. He doesn't use a thermometer for the caramel, he just times the cooking of the caramel. I tried ATK for the shortbread and chocolate and his fir the caramel and it turned out perfectly.

[@oshkoshbjosh]

That looks amazing. I bet you could also use a 12 inch cast iron pan as well instead of a 9x13... I personally love cornbread, brownies, shortbread and cookies in a cast iron as it gives it such a beautiful color and even consistency throughout anything I bake.

[@itslinziwalker]

Looks tasty, I'll try the shortbread with the melted butter (though I do love my current base with self raising flour). But the best caramel layer is when you simply boil the condensed milk in the tin for a few hours 😍

[@cynthiarosa217]

You can boil the can in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes

[@itslinziwalker]

@@cynthiarosa217 That's a great idea, but I don't have one.

[@cynthiarosa217]

@@itslinziwalker get one! You save a lot of time and money 💰

[@kewlor8261]

I HAVE LOVED YOUR SHOW FOR DECADES AND LOVED EVERY RECIPE.

[@artifex_crafts]

My sister watches your show on PlutoTV and saw this episode then brought these over to go with brunch. I made sure to keep some for breakfast this morning and am watching how they are made while eating it. So delicious!

[@joanhyde1745]

Great recipe! Thank you so much. It looks so easy when you do it that I will try it soon.

[@MidwestGirl]

OMGoodness - these bars look fantastic. I'm going to be making them asap!

[@TanyaP822]

Easy ingredients ..I can find in any store thank u that helps Watching u ladies now on TV double dose 👀🤗

[@sandrastreifel6452]

These remind me of my Granny, who was a cook in 20th Century Glasgow! I must make them!

[@bigbandsrock1]

Looks fabulous! Made shortbread a few times over Christmas, but am just discovering this recipe! Will give this a try next! Yum!!!

[@5bellaful]

Made it for Christmas 2022 everyone loved them

[@Keshlynne]

Such a simple recipe! I can't wait to try this with the kids!

[@susan710734]

Hello. I’ve always loved your recipes. I can’t wait to make this one. I haven’t been able to find your show but now that I have, I’ll be watching all the time. 😊🤗😋

[@Afrikaislife]

Great video. I cut the amount of sugar in half for the Caramel. I also left the chocolate in the oven after the shortbread was baked, leave the lid partially open, and used 2oz of butter instead of cocoa. The chocolate melted naturally and then I added the butter to temper the chocolate and it was beautiful. I don't have a microwave.

[@cheshkat6321]

This is one of my favorite episodes. First time I made them, made them again immediately after they were all eaten. I have played around with scaling up 1.5 times the shortbread amount. And I have increased the chocolate layer. Sprinkle dried coconut on the caramel layer while it's still warm, and press. Add chopped nuts to the shortbread or chocolate layer. Can't remember all the experiments I have done with this recipe. Freezing them makes last slightly longer. Depending on self control because they quickly get to room temperature. Letting the chocolate layer chill too long makes it difficult to cut into small pieces if you make a thicker chocolate layer. Still very edible. Can't go wrong with shortbread, caramel, and chocolate.

[@benjaminkristilasiewicz4225]

chesh kat Thanks for mentioning freezing - I was scouring the comments to see if anyone had frozen some for later.

[@semco72057]

That cookie recipe is looking great and I am sitting here watching your show on PBS as there seems to be a marathon due to their fund raising program which probably have been running most of the day. I look forward to watching Cook's Country and seeing what you are are cooking, testing, and trying out each day.

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

It's 2/18/20 now and I sure have missed you two! Well actually, all of you but especially you two. Come back soon!

[@gabriellamsmit]

They look delicious! Thank you! I want to start baking them, however I don’t have a thermometer for the caramel, how do I know it’s at the correct temperature without one?

[@tbz1551]

7:43 “it serves one” 😂👍🏻

[@paulmotton3363]

Hi, I have made this before although this was the with Aussie ingredients, it was very delicious not a bad slice. Paul

[@Desireme55]

Great dessert to kick off 2022!!

[@mariavictorialucasanm]

Love you both and that shortbread makes me drool!

[@shejean]

I’ve made these before and, they’re amazing! I used to work in that same building 1973-76!!! It was owned by the Navy. I worked for a Women’s clothing manufacturer who leased the top 2 floors....boy, was it HOT in summer; no A/C! 🙄 It’s an amazing building, now.

[@johnboyd7158]

Just made this today and it is delicious! Very rich.

[@cindyhappel7376]

OMGOODNESS that looks so yummy!!! I love you girls together! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@tommoncrieff1154]

This is thought to be a Scottish recipe - shortbread originated in Scotland and the Scots have an incredibly sweet tooth so it makes sense. Wiki says the first recipes are 1970s Australian, but we had Millionaire’s Shortbread when I was a child in Scotland in the 1960s, it was in every cafe, and it wasn’t remotely new then. By 1967 Mars UK had spotted the popularity and launched Twix to incredible success across Britain. However, for commercial reasons, Twix could never have the sensual, silky caramel consistency everyone loves, nor the high quality ultra- buttery shortbread base. The name Millionaire’s Shortbread definitely comes from Scotland, some people call it Caramel Slice but, come on, that’s so ordinary, Millionaire’s Shortbread is sensational.

[@bethyvonne6447]

Any thoughts on adapting for using coconut milk instead of cream? I need to use raw butter because on an allergy to the pasteurization of butter. Not as easy to find raw cream, so usually use full fat coconut milk from a can. Think the caramel layer will still work?

[@JJbaboo]

Just made this today. It’s sooooo good!!

[@ginaoutler3923]

I love watching all of you cook thanks for all your hard work

[@suzieparis6821]

Her hair is so adorable short n sassy

[@shirleybradberry4704]

I love shortbread. Can’t wait to try it. Well done ladies!

[@timh7246]

You should say upfront a viewer can't access the recipe without signing up for a membership, rather than finding that out after watching a 10-min posting.

[@daisyflowers4692]

Why am I watching this at work? Mmm looks good. Thanks.

[@Jane_Dow]

Reminds me of those peanut butter w/ chocolate icing covered bars they used to give you at school lunch.

[@platystrophia]

Nutty buddies!

[@Jane_Dow]

@@platystrophia I think you've got it !! :)

[@bautism]

I madethis today. I forgot to add the heavy cream and I stirred it constantly. It came out just fine.

[@debragrubbs4546]

Love the shortbread Carmel and chocolate!!! I’m going to make it!! Thank you!!

[@mydoglayla5045]

I just love this channel!!!

[@mcadoovicky6465]

Oh my gosh I think I'm drooling. I cannot wait to make this recipe

[@layla2LITT]

I made this for a friend and her brother came back the next day looking for them lol

[@kathybray7156]

I've Ted to try this for a long time I think its time looks so good thanks😂❤

[@pattimccraw6168]

i enjoy watching this show

[@madhurikirkham]

I didn’t find the cooling time to be accurate but these were amazing the next day after refrigerating. Since I didn’t want to gain 100 lbs we delivered bars to a handful of friends.

[@wge621]

The cooling time for the chocolate will be much longer if it's not tempered properly. If it is, it is ready (hardened) even faster than 10 minutes

[@robertaporzilli4089]

This looks wonderful. Is it low cal?

[@jasonyoung6420]

You had me at 16 tablespoons of butter.

[@rheahayes3149]

TO ME, BUTTER EQUALS LOVE❣️ CHEERS FROM CANADA 🇨🇦

[@ushaparthasarathy9062]

I love all your recipes. You ladies Rock.

[@catherineconklin2667]

Need to make this!

[@monzon529]

I want a piece of that kit kat bar. Lol thats yummy i want some.

[@patsyricker1495]

Oh my that looks so delectable and pretty simple. Thank you. Oh yummmmm

[@lindalopez5951]

Oh wow! Gotta make this!

[@vickilawshe4650]

I'm going to try this this Christmas. Looks positively sinful. I like to try a new dessert each year, if possible. A couple of years ago, I did Kevin Shelley's (Travels by Narrowboat) bread and butter pudding, and it was delicious.

[@c-light7624]

Hm...i have enough ingredients to make a hundredaire

[@tater_chip_]

😭😂😂

[@lordgarion514]

I had to buy a shortbread cookie at the Dollar Tree.

[@annienewton3999]

One of my favourite Greggs (national Bakery in UK) items! I eat all 4 so avoid most of the time x 😊

[@pamelacrom3184]

Making for christmas and giving away I could keep those yummm

[@stevesmith4051]

That just looks incredible. I am a huge fan of toffee so I'm wondering if you could cook the caramel layer to the stage of toffee? If not, I'd still eat it anyway.

[@deborahglazier6165]

ahhhh Boston, there's no place like home

[@rosalynfayemartin4027]

Loved the Millionaire bars

[@shahanamushtaq4359]

I will definitely try this -

[@Mu5096rdgh]

I'm drooling 🤤 😂 thank you. 🙏🏻

[@barbaragermain3713]

Looks AMAZING

[@nobrien1]

Is there an adjustment necessary for the impact of altitude on the finish temp for the caramel? I have seen elsewhere to lower the finish temp by 2 degrees for each 1,000 feet of altitude. Curious in Boulder

[@carolpeterson6756]

Looks great! Although for me, I'd use half the amount of caramel. (I pronounce it car-mal) Now, it's time to make the coffee. ☕

[@johnozanich5481]

All I can say is OMG, soooo good

[@OutOfNamesToChoose]

The most dangerous video on the internet

[@hollygibson628]

No... this comes in second to the candied bacon! Brown sugar n black pepper pressed on the slices of bacon and bake in the oven!!

[@CherylPix62]

Ladies, I watch you often, though mostly on TV! I was wondering if sometime you could make a ‘homemade quick and easy Iced Latte with Espresso Chip ice cream’! (That you freeze in your freezer kind! 😋💗🍨

[@kayriggleman5196]

Thanks for the tips. My daughter wants this for her birthday.