Special Kind of Shortbread

While watching Food Network the other day, I came across a program that showed how to make "Millionaire's Shortbread". Although I had never heard of it, it sounded intriguing. With only 5 ingredients needed (not counting the table salt) it's easy to prepare and OH SO DELICIOUS! Hope you enjoy!


Millionaire's Shortbread
Recipe courtesy Claire Robinson - Food Network
2 dozen

Ingredients

Shortbread:
2 sticks butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for preparing pans
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for preparing pans
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Caramel Layer:
2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter

Chocolate Topping:
3/4 pound good-quality milk chocolate

Shortbread Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Butter 2 (8-inch) square nonstick pans and coat with flour, tapping off excess. Place the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor and pulse once. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles peas. Press the shortbread mixture into prepared pans and bake until golden brown around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Caramel Layer:
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the condensed milk and 2 tablespoons of butter. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously. Continue stirring over the heat until mixture becomes thick and amber in color, about 15 minutes. Pour the caramel over the cooked shortbread and spread evenly using an offset spatula. Cool to room temperature.

Chocolate Topping:
In a glass bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate. Once chocolate has melted, pour it over the cooled caramel layer. Cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, and then place in the refrigerator to cool completely, allowing chocolate to slightly harden but not get hard. Cut into 2-inch squares and enjoy, or store in an airtight container, at room
temperature, or my favorite - keep in the refrigerator for a yummy sweet and cool treat!


Who says you have to be a millionaire to enjoy life?!

Bananas, Caramel and Chocolate, OH MY

Three of my favorite ingredients all wrapped up in one! These banana, caramel, chocolate crepes are simple to make but oh so yummy. Happy crepping! (Is that even a word? "lol")

BANANA, CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE CREPES

INGREDIENTS:

Crepes
1 box (19.5 oz) Fudge Brownie Mix
1 cup All Purpose Flour
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

Filling:

1 cup Butter
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
6 large firm ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Toppings:

1/2 cup Caramel Ice Cream Topping
3/4 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
2 tablespoons Confectioners Powdered Sugar
1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

1. In large bowl, stir together brownie mix, flour, eggs, milk and oil until smooth.
2. Spray 10-inch skillet with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; heat over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto center of skillet. Immediately rotate skillet until thin layer of batter covers bottom. Cook over medium heat about 1 minute, turning once, until top appears slightly dry.
3. Remove crepe to cutting board, flipping crepe over so first cooked side is facing up. Immediately roll up crepe; place on plate to cool. Cover with kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining batter.
4. In large saucepan, cook butter and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla and lemon peel until well mixed. Add banana slices; gently toss until coated and slightly softened.
5. Fill 1 crepe at a time, keeping remaining crepes covered. Gently unroll crepe; fill with slightly less than 1/4 cup banana filling. Reroll crepe; place seam side down on platter. Repeat with remaining crepes. Top crepes with drizzle of caramel topping and dollop of whipped topping. Sprinkle tops lightly with powdered sugar; sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.

**I'm not posting the calorie count because, well you know that this is not your calorie friendly dessert. but everyone deserves a treat once in awhile. :-)