Millionaire's Shortbread Just Like I Grew Up With In Ireland
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Recipe: bit.ly/MillionShortbread
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One of my favorite Irish desserts from my childhood! Get my recipe here: bit.ly/MillionShortbread
Hey Gemma, Your recipe looks delicious. I went to Scotland last summer and tried millionaire shortbread and when I got back home my grandma sent me a recipe and I tried to make it. Soo good. I can't wait to try it again. I hope you have been well lately. I think I will make these for St. Patricks day.
Hey gemma just wanted to say that my nephew was born on 13 of February just 3 days before baby George
Thank you for sharing here. Gemma is well with the new baby. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
Congratulations Aysha!
I love seeing how different people make the same recipe. I recently also made this recipe but English style :) My grandma taught me the unwritten rule that your shortcake should be the thickest layer then the caramel again thinner than the previous later and the chocolate the thinnest layer, that way as a bar it's not too overpouring. God Bless from South Korea 🇬🇧🇰🇷❤️
For anyone who wants to make this recipe: I think 1 can of condensed milk + 1 or 2 tbsp of butter is enough for a 8x8 or 9x13 pan. I followed the recipe exactly (2 cans) and found the caramel layer to be EXTREMELY SWEET, even with salt added and as someone with a sweet tooth! I cant even eat 1 whole square with how sweet the caramel layer is. The shortbread is perfect though, but be sure to slightly underbake so it doesn’t get too crumbly! I baked mine for around 27mins instead of 35. It cooked a bit more as it cooled. For the chocolate, make sure to use DARK chocolate and add sea salt flakes on top! I used semisweet and even that was still too sweet 😂 So dark is the way to go! Make sure to score your chocolate before slicing so it doesnt crack. Thumbs up so others can see 👍🏻 Still so yum!!
Thank you for the feedback and for sharing. Much appreciated.
THANK YOU i also only have an 8x8 you're a life saverrrrr
"There's a saying in Ireland: What butter and whiskey won't cure, there is no cure for." I've found my people, culturally/spiritually if not biologically (there might be some Irish in our family, way back, but not entirely sure). That expression is absolute truth, 100%, and these squares look AMAZING. Will definitely try them. Thanks, Gemma!
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@@GemmaStafford Thank YOU for the recipe! I made these for our St. Patrick's Day dessert and they're amazing. I'm eating one right now as I write this. The whole family loved them. Thanks again for this wonderful treat' they'll definitely become a regular on the table. :)
My dear departed Grannie was Irish, and I think she would definitely add potatoes to that list, she loved 'em!
God made whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world.
I think you may find that it is a Scottish saying too! We call it Millionaires shortbread.
This popped up in my feed and I said "HOLY COW...THIS IS MY DREAM DESSERT...it's like a giant Twix bar." I've made it twice so far, and it is incredibly good.
I just realized this even though I've had these before haha !
Is your shortbread layer really hard?
@@michellecolledge2355 Yes...that's the only negative. I'm looking for a recipe that has the shortbread softer. It is so hard it crumbles all over the place.
@@chiquie3989 I actually think that it is my oven that is the problem. Great recipe.
@@michellecolledge2355 Hm...It could be my oven, too. I think it's on it's last legs!
"Cut these squares as big, or as small,,, or as big as you like". Love it - I'm subscribed!
Thank you for being with us, Alberta, and welcome to the Bigger Bolder Baking community!
This caramel is what we call "beijinho" in Brazil, just ler it cool down, roll it into truffles and then roll them in shedded coconut. Delicious staple children's party candy 😋🇧🇷
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Saxgandalf that sounds so good
I've had millionaire's shortbread with dark chocolate in London. I loved the combination of sweet caramel and not-so-sweet dark chocolate.
That's grand. Thank you for sharing.
Hi gamma can I use caramel condensed milk in this recipe
@@marianprendeville5417 I think so at least that’s what I would do
I absolutely love the clarity in your voice.
When she said I'm pregnant and that's what I want so that's what I'm gonna make I felt that 😂 lol and I don't even have kids 😂
Lol!
Same😭😂😂
Yeah, I wish I had a good excuse! I just want a tonne of caramel, choccie and biscuit anyway! Congrats on the bubba Gemma!
@Cynthia I heard that but thought I was mistaken, the cookies had me mesmerized.
😚The best Mama's know when to make the rules and break the rules. I still remember to this day particular times my Mama broke the rules for me, so we could get closer. This Mama is starting really early, and I think she will be fondly remembered as well.
Lol, your enthusiasm and humor is quite contagious 😂
In my head, I heard Chef John saying "tapa tapa"
Vectors2final the ooooool' tappa tappa!
Vectors2final “You are the Fred Astaire, of your Millionaire Square!”
The old shaka shaka.
love chef John @Food Wishes
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I like how you reassure us every now and then. You reassure us like a loving mother
Hi Gemma, I am Irish ☘️ and I love when my mammy makes these for me now I can make them for her. Love your videos. ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing Beth. Indeed, these are well loved treats from Gemma's childhood. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
Bigger Bolder Baking. Thanks so much for replying. I made your Valentine’s Day macaroons but they have no feet I am just wondering what I did wrong so I can try again. Hope you and baby 👶🏻 are enjoying every moment together. Love your channel. ☘️☘️❤️❤️
I’ve made this a dozen times, this recipe really is great, taste just like Twix and I bring them to work all the time, colleagues even request them!!
Have made this 3 times during lock down and will try the 15 minute challenge soon . Thank you so much for all the great baking ideas !
Well done to you, Ingrid! I'm delighted you're enjoying my Millionaire's Shortbread. :)
What a lovely energy!
They look brilliant !!
You gotta love a woman who loves butter, caramel and chocolate! This recipe looks AMAZING! Thank you for sharing!!
You are welcome! Looking forward to see what you make www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
Congratulations!!! I hope you are enjoying your babies firsts cuddles. As a mother of a 2-yo I only can say: cuddle your little bundle of joy, they grow up incredibly fast ❤️ lots of love from Mexico
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My goodness! You're so patient! Waiting hours for layers to set! In America, we lick the pan, spoons, eat a bit of each layer, just a sample & before you know it, it's half way gone! Love your recipes & your lovely way of talking & little stories! Thank you for sharing your kindness & stories & recipes! ✨💞✨
Thank you so much for sharing your video.My family are going to love these 💗
I made this sweet this Christmas and it was so so delicious. I don’t think people in Greece know that desert, I am so glad I found your recipe Gemma! Next time I make it I am gonna show you my result. (I added 67% of milk chocolate and 33% of dark chocolate 😋)
It sounds decadent, Alex! You can share photos of it over at my site. Here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
Ahhhhh my all time favourite!!❤️
These were absolutely amazing !
Well done, Brack.
I made these for my mom for mothers day. We are from the Irish Loop in Newfoundland and LOVE shortbread. These were/are the best I've ever tasted! Shortbread is perfect, caramel nice and soft, but not messy, and chocolate on top! Thank you so much, I'm going to unfortunately keep making these, my newest addiction! Thanks so much God Bless
Wonderful! Thrilled to hear this! Thanks a million for trying it out and sharing !
Here in Australia, we actually call this caramel slice. Delicious!
Nommy!!!!! Takes me back to my days at home. Craving one with a cuppa Barry’s as we speak.
Looks divine!
That looks HEAVENLYYY!
Go for it! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
YUM😋 You are the “ bestest, cookiest cook ever❕” And you make everything easy to follow👏🏼 Thank you 🙏🏻
You are most welcome! Delighted you do enjoy!
You remind me of my math teacher Ms. Gately. I loved her! She was great!! She was an excellent algebra teacher, and she taught as well as you are teaching us recipes now!! Thanks for this !!🙂🙂👍
Thanks for your lovely note, Marveline!
Love your content! Keep creating.
Looks very amazing ma'am!! Thanks for post!!
I love your recipes and I have tried out few and everyone absolutely loved it😍😍😍thank you soo much Gemma🥰🥰🥰
You are welcome, Alisha.
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Congrats on the wee one Gemma! May God bless him with a long and healthy life with lots of millionaire's shortbread!
Thanks a million, David!
Yummy. My heart is clogged by looking at that.....
So glad I found you and your recipe!! I just finished making a much more time consuming millionaire shortbread and thought there has to be something simpler. Going to try yours tomorrow. I used to buy Irish butter as a treat here in the states, but have started using Irish butter exclusively last year. Cows are grass fed and given seaweed, in Ireland, which is so much better for us and better for the world, cutting down on greenhouse gases.
My family loves shortbread and I’m proud to say I introduced them to it! This will be a nice twist, will definitely make these :)
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Oh my !! These are by far the best looking version of this treat I have ever seen .. THIS is the recipe I will be making ! Thank You !! : ]
We're delighted to hear that, Sharon. Go for it!
Brilliant to watch thank you 😊 x
I tried this recipe, it is to die for. I like to experiment so I added vanilla extract and finely chopped walnuts to the cookie dough. I love the stories too 🤗
Thank you for another wonderful recipe Gemma, I have made mine differently but I think I will be trying yours next time xxx
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I love millionaire's bars! Thank you for sharing your recipe! :)
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I could listen to your wonderful accent all day long.
Pure delight! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
We call it caramel slice in Australia. I've made a version with anzac biscuits on the bottom, these look delicious!
Oh yeah! In America, we call it Twix 😂
I love the "I'm 10 months pregnant and I want a big cookie" comment.
I have made these before. Everybody loves them
When she picked up that large square of sweetness❤...ugh I want to make these so bad! Congrats on the baby and thanks for always sharing such great recipes!
Gemma these are so nice I tried them this morning and These might be my new favorite food 🍫
I'm delighted to hear that!
One day I wants to visit Ireland ,and thanks 🙏 look yummy
You should visit. It's beautiful there. In the meantime, you can give this a go!
I love when you do Irish recipes ☘️ a wee Irish series would be great! 🙌🏼
We have received many similar requests for it. We will forward this suggestion to Gemma. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking.
This is amazing as always! 😍
Thank you for your kind words.
I recently brought your cookbook, ut is amazing! I'm trying the caramel chocolate peanut tart today! 😁😁
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Tá me go maith! I am glad to see more Irish recipes from you, your family and your team! Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig ort!
Agus leatsa freisin :)
Never had shortbread before so, I gave it a try yesterday. I don't know how it actually tastes but mine tasted more like Twix chocolate. My first try of shortbread to me was, what Gemma says 'gorgeous' and yummy. Oh, I loved it so much. Thank you!
This is recipe is the simplest i've came across and easy to get ingredients. thanks!
Delighted to hear that. I hope you’ll give it a go. Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/
@@GemmaStafford thank you! Yes i have checked out your website before ☺️☺️
AHHHH this is insane!! My aunt who owns a café (pudding row in Sligo, Ireland. If you're ever around try it!!!) makes her own version of these and a couple of days ago posted a pic of them. I have had it in my mind to look for a recipe to try at the weekend... Gemma, you're an angel, I'll be giving this recipe a go ❤ Thank you! Also loving the insta pics of George, such a beautiful baby 👶🏼💙
That sounds like a good plan, Alisha. Thank you for your well wishes. Baby George and Gemma are doing well. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
He truly is. A boy angel!!!!
omg yum!! in Australia we call it caramel slice. favourite thing to buy from the bakery as a kid 😍😍
Thank you for sharing, Alyce! - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
But it’s just a biscuit base not the shortbread generally
That looks incredible!! Wow!!
It is! Go ahead and give it a go! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
Hi Gemma, it sounds delicious dear. Will surely try it. Thank you for simple but delicious recipe.
Congratulations on the pregnancy, I'm new here, binge watching Millionaire shortbread recipes, definitely making some soon my favourite 🤤
Go for it, Harley!
I made this and I know it’s not part of the recipe but I sprinkled coarse sea salt on top before the chocolate hardened omg I thought I was in heaven. I had to give most of it away because I would of ate it all myself. 🥰
Well done, Sara! I’m delighted you liked this. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Gemma! I will try this!
Go for it! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
Thank you so much Gemma! It was so good 😊
Glad you liked it! This is a family favorite for us! Well done to you, Amal.
I noticed that it gets really golden when it's cold down. It reminds me twix bars I really love your cooking. I always try your recipes and I love your microwave mug recipes.
Annie Khan I was thinking the same thing about twix bars ... Surely this was the inspiration behind them .. : ]
It does have the components of a Twix bar. Thank you for your kind words, Annie. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
You make it look so easy! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words.
I made this and brought it to my group and everyone loved it . Thanks for the great recipe. 🙂
This one is a certified crowd pleaser. I’m glad you got on well with it. Thank you for sharing.
@@GemmaStafford No problem :)
Ahhh man.....I so need this right now ❤️👌🍫 x
Give it a go, Lynn.
I saw that America’s test kitchen also had a version and had been meaning to make it however I prefer the proportions of your recipe because I love shortbread so much. It looks like other recipes really skimp on the biscuit portion and he who doesn’t love a proper biscuit and I’m an American with English ancestry
Sorry I missed your message, Michelle. It's been a busy few months here. I do hope you give my recipe a go: You must be new to the Bigger Bolder Baking Community. Welcome! You can find all written recipes on my website and in a link on the description box on KZhead. Here's a direct link to this one: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/ Thank you for watching! :)
Mmmm my mouth is watering ...cant wait to try this recipe..thank you for your share.x
Go for it, Gail! Here’s the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
iv already made these twice, this recipe is amzing and easy
Well done, you!
Me and shortbread have such a love affair!!!!! 😍😍😍😍 omg! Thanks Gemma!
You are welcome. Go give this a go!
Thank u for this wonderful rcp..👍😋. I hv a tip for u...u can make caramel more easily by boiling the condensed milk can directly in a pressure cooker on medium to low heat for half n hr...aftr the pressure is released open the lid and take out the can..then open up the can lid and u can see it has caramelized.
Thank you for sharing this tip. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
That’s dulce de leche, not caramel. Caramel is made from sugar.
@@taylorharrison23 ...... dulche de leche is made wih condensed SWEETENED milk. sweetened with sugar. 50 grams of sugar for every 100 grams of condensed sweetened milk. so yeah, dulche de leche is made with sugar. its already in there babe.
Can't wait to try this, Looks absolutely delicious!
Heavenly delicious! Go for it! Can't wait to see how you get on !
Congratulations for baby George! May he live a healthy, prosperity and wealthy (variously) life!
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Your mom is a smart woman! Just like baking a cake to find piece and quiet. I always had to tiptoe as a kid. 😂 Being a mom, I completely understand, now! These look amazing! ❤️
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10 months pregnant? Oohhh these look soooo good. I'm 3 months pregnant also 😊 I think you should come over and we can make these together 😁 Love your channel and your accent! 🤗❤️
Thank you for your kind words. Go ahead give this a go! - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
Porodila se pre par dana 😉
Congratulations on the birth of baby George! Oh the treats that are in store for him! Love this recipe! I've been making a more complicated version but not anymore! Thank you Gemma 💕👶🍾🎉
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10 months, lol. I'm 61 and can't use that excuse but I'm definitely making these tomorrow, along with your muffin recipe. So many thank you's for these recipes - after not baking for many years I'm now making all the bread, cakes and treats for myself and partner. You've made a difference with your great, simply explained presentations. Blessings!
We're delighted to hear that. Thank you for sharing. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
Hey Gemma, this looks amazing! Just wondering, if I'm in a country where I can't get sweetened condensed milk, how much sugar would I need to add to regular condensed milk to make this work? Or would the caramel just not work that way?
We have never tried unsweetened condensed milk. You may have to taste it and add according to your taste, Ludwig. - Team Bigger Bolder Baking
@@GemmaStafford Thank you so much for the reply, I think I'll do just that!
Could you avoid the “brown bits” in the caramel by doing over a double boiler?
You could. It will take a bit more time but yes, it is a good option.
What a cake. Amazing😘
"This is a lot, but i'm pregnant and i want it, so this is what we're doing". Hahahaha, love it.
Yum looks delicious tell waffles i love him soooooooooooooo much and i say hi to him love dogs tell waffles he is my friend drooling over my samsung galaxy j4 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya
Thanks for being here, Ramya.
I love the way you cook you made my life so much easier thank you so much for all your amazing recipes you truly are amazing
Thank you for your kind words.
@@GemmaStafford you're very welcome
Looks yummy!
"What butter and whiskey won't cure", huh? Sounds kinda similar to the Finnish saying "Jos ei terva, sauna tai viina auta, silloin on tauti kuolemaksi" meaning "If tar, sauna, and booze don't help, then the illness is fatal." 😂😂
Lol!
What do you do with tar? I'm genuinely intrigued!
@@keithhanley7796 ...put it in food. There's actually lots of foods and stuff in Finland that you can get in tar-flavor (ice cream, for example). Should be noted, tar in this case (terva, in Finnish) refers to pine tar, the stuff you get by heating pine-wood slow enough, and use to coat wooden boats (and wooden buildings sometimes too) so that water won't rot and ruin them and they stand weather better. It does not refer to coal tar used to fix roads and stuff, which isn't safe to eat. Pine tar has a pretty nice smell, too, but I'm not personally a fan of the taste
@@elsalaiho1699 thanks for telling me about that (and that it wasn't coal tar you were referring to!) Here in Canada our first nations have a tradition of using pine or spruce gum medicinally, as well. And it was also used as chewing gum by the early settlers - some people still use it that way, but only those who live off the land.
6:15 the moment she showed that chocolate I was sure she was going to put butter in the chocolate sauce :D All good lol
You made my mouth water.....definitely making this tomorrow ...thanks for sharing😊
You've got it, Joyce! I hope you give them a go: www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
I'll be making these very soon. Thank you.
Looking forward to see what you make. Happy baking! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
5:47 give it the oooole' tappa tappa
You've got it, Ariel! :)
food wishes ? :P
@@mts2457 you know it
I hate cooking, but love eating sweets. This recipe looks like the easiest thing to make, and the most delicious thing to eat...I’ve bookmarked the recipe, and will make it this Sunday 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Update: It’s Sunday evening, and I’m finally enjoying the fruits of my labors, and let me tell you....oh...my...GOSH!! These are freaking delicious!!! It was super easy, although fairly time-consuming, but bear in mind, I’m not used to baking at all. Having, sadly, been born without the cooking gene, I’m the sort who adheres literally to the recipe. It came out exactly how it should 👍🏻. I will say, mind you, that, after 35 minutes of stirring the caramel mixture, I discovered that I actually needed to turn up the temperature to “medium”. My stove top is is the glass-top electric sort. Had I not done that, I fear I’d still be standing there, stirring it! Anyway, my husband and I are thoroughly enjoying them!
Go for it! Here's the complete recipe www.biggerbolderbaking.com/millionaires-shortbread-caramel-squares/
Aw, Congratulations on baby George!
Wow! These are and have been my go to favourite for along time. Watching this, I'm very eager to whip up a tasty treat for me and family! Thank you for showing us the decadent secret of caramel perfection!! 👌😄👍🇮🇪
Sorry I missed your message, RJ. I do hope you enjoy. :)
Here in Scotland we've always called it millionaires shortbread . X
Yes. It originates in Scotland, whatever other nationalities say! We had it as kids in the 1960s. It inspired Mars UK to launch Twix in 1967.
I've grown up with the cooking secret "How to make something taste better? Add butter and whiskey/beer" It just works. Speaking of buttery bars, try making Nanaimo Bars
Wowwww!! I'm so gonna make it!! Thank you! xx
How did it go, Tom? Let me know. :)
@@GemmaStafford I made it yesterday and it was FAB!!! PERFECT RECIPE! The ratio between the three layers is perfect! Thank you so so much!!?
Hi I just found your channel and tried this recipe immediately. It was a huge success and you know my favourite part? The caramel. It's very easy to make and great taste. However I cut the squares into smaller pieces as they are very rich. Few bites in my mouth,pure bliss. Will definitely going to make it again. Thanks for sharing your great video. ❤️
Wow this recipe is good. Please include gorge in your videos. I wanted to see him.
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