Description
Millionaire Shortbread Christmas Trees are a festive and whimsical dessert that combines buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and smooth chocolate. These delightful treats are not only visually stunning but also easy to make, perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings. Each bite captures the essence of Christmas magic, making them an unforgettable addition to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- green food coloring (optional)
- festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually mix in flour until dough forms; press into prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden; cool completely.
- For caramel, combine sweetened condensed milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until thickened (10-12 minutes). Pour over cooled shortbread.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave; pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
- If desired, mix green food coloring into melted chocolate before drizzling. Add sprinkles for decoration.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into tree shapes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg