Millionaire's Shortbread

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.

2 . Stage

Sift flour into a bowl. Rub in butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Mix in brown sugar and shape dough into a ball.

3 . Stage

Press dough into the prepared pan. Prick all over with a fork.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.

5 . Stage

Meanwhile, combine condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until caramel comes to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until golden and pulling away from the sides of the pan, 4 to 5 minutes.

6 . Stage

Pour caramel over cooled crust and refrigerate until firm to the touch, about 1 hour.

7 . Stage

Place chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

8 . Stage

Spread melted chocolate over cooled caramel. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.