Millionaires Shortbread

Serves

Ingredients

1.	Preheat the oven to Gas 4 / 180°C / 350°F
2.	Cream butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy
3.	Add the vanilla extract and half the flour. Mix in the rest of the flour until just combined, trying not to overwork
4.	Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9"x9"/23cm x 23cm pan, dock with a fork, and chill for 30 minutes
5.	Bake for 25 minutes until it just starts to turn a pale golden, then leave to one side to cool
6.	To make the caramel, add the condensed milk, butter and golden syrup into a pan and heat until the butter is melted and the mixture smooth
7.	Turn the heat up and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. The caramel will thicken and turn golden-brown
8.	Set aside to cool slightly, then pour over the shortbread base. Allow to cool to room temperature
9.	Melt the chocolate gently in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally
10.	As soon as the chocolate is melted, take off the heat and continue to stir as it cools
11.	When it is almost cool, pour over the caramel. Shake a little to level the chocolate. Once it has cooled, score the top and refrigerate until ready to serve