Name: Galaxy Chocolate Millionaire's Shortbread
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 200 min
Ingredients: 200 g Butter; 80 g Caster sugar; 225 g Plain flour; 60 g Galaxy chocolate (chopped up); 170 g Butter; 75 g Granulated sugar; 80 g Golden syrup; 397 g Condensed milk; 250 g Galaxy chocolate (melted); 80 g Galaxy Caramel Eggs; 160 g Galaxy Enchanted Eggs (optional); 45 g Minstrels; 2 tbsp White chocolate curls

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When I think of millionaire's shortbread I think of richness and luxury, and I get the same thoughts from Galaxy chocolate too. So I combined the two into this Galaxy Chocolate Millionaire's Shortbread! There's Galaxy chocolate in the shortbread base, it's covered with a layer of Galaxy chocolate and then I've decorated it with a selection of Galaxy chocolates - enchanted eggs, minstrels and their caramel eggs. This is a luxury treat as it's so indulgent and delicious, it really feels special when you bite into a chunk of it! You could have this for Easter if you like, or any time of year with different Galaxy treats on top!

Galaxy Chocolate Millionaire's Shortbread

Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start baking the shortbread.
I used unsalted butter for both the shortbread and caramel layers. You can use salted butter if you like, it won't make it taste salty, instead it will balance out the sweetness. However, I do prefer to use unsalted butter and add my own salt as then I can control the salt levels. You can also use a baking spread, but butter tastes much better in my opinion. It's not that baking spread tastes bad, just that real butter is richer and creamier.
You must use plain flour (also known as all purpose flour) for the shortbread, self raising flour will make the shortbread rise, which you don't want to happen.
You must use sweetened condensed milk for the caramel layer, evaporated milk will not work.
I use granulated sugar for the caramel layer, but caster sugar (also known as superfine sugar) works well too.
Golden syrup is sold all over the world, so check the international section in your supermarket if you’re not based in the UK. You can also buy it online from Amazon (see link in the recommend equipment and ingredient section). If you can’t get hold of it, light corn syrup is the closest thing to it. You can also use light brown sugar, your caramel will look different and have slightly different texture – but it will still be delicious! Check the recipe notes for details.
You can use any kind of chocolate for the topping. Milk chocolate is the traditional option, but dark and white chocolate work well too. Pick any chocolate that is good quality and that you like the taste of, I'd advise avoiding cooking or baking chocolate as it doesn't taste great.
For more answers to Millionaire's Shortbread questions, check out my original Millionaire's Shortbread recipe!
Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make Galaxy Chocolate Millionaire's Shortbread

To make the biscuit base, mix together butter and caster sugar. Then add flour and chopped up Galaxy chocolate and mix to form a rough dough.

Press the biscuit dough into the bottom of a lined tin using your fingers, then bake it for 20 minutes.

Make the caramel by melting together butter, sugar and condensed milk. Once it is melted, turn up the heat and let it bubble whilst stirring constantly for 6 minutes on a gas hob (or simmer for 10-12 minutes on an induction hob) . Pour the caramel on top of the biscuit base and put it in the fridge to cool and set. Next, pour melted Galaxy chocolate over the top and decorate with the Galaxy chocolates.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How do you cut up millionaire's shortbread?

To cut millionaire’s shortbread into neat slices, it is best to do this when it is at room temperature. If you do it straight from the fridge, the chocolate on top could crack, and will be quite solid so will press into the caramel and cause it to ooze out. At room temperature, and using a large sharp knife (ideally a knife that is bigger in length than the length of the shortbread), and gently cutting through works well for me.

Tips for making the Galaxy Chocolate Millionaire’s Shortbread:

I used the standard Galaxy chocolate for the chocolate layer, they also do a darker milk chocolate that you could use instead.
I used granulated sugar for the caramel, but you can also use caster sugar.
Golden syrup is sold all over the world, so check the international section in your supermarket if you’re not based in the UK. You can also buy it online from Amazon (see link below). If you can’t get hold of it, light corn syrup is the closest thing to it. You can also use light brown sugar, your caramel will look different and have slightly different texture – but it will still be delicious!

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