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Easter Millionaire’s Squares

Decadent bars with a buttery shortbread base, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate, perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Base
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cups Butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 0.25 cups Sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Caramel Topping
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz)
  • 0.5 cups Butter Use in the caramel mixture.
Chocolate Topping
  • 8 oz Semi-sweet Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for better taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Decorations
  • Mini Chocolate Eggs For decoration.
  • Pastel Sugar Candies For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar for the shortbread, then mix in flour and salt until crumbly.
  3. Press shortbread evenly into the pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Cool the shortbread.
Caramel Preparation
  1. In a pan, heat brown sugar, butter, and sweetened condensed milk until a caramel forms.
  2. Pour caramel over the cooled shortbread and spread evenly.
  3. Let caramel set slightly at room temperature.
Chocolate Topping
  1. Melt chocolate with cream and vanilla, then spread over the caramel layer.
Decoration and Serving
  1. Decorate with mini chocolate eggs and pastel candies.
  2. Chill fully in the fridge, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Store leftover squares in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage. To reheat, thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.