Description
hese Millionaireโs Shortbread Cookie Cups are a decadent twist on the classic millionaire bars! Buttery cookie cups are filled with rich dulce de leche, drizzled with chocolate, and topped with crunchy toffee bits for the perfect bite-sized indulgence. Ideal for parties, gifting, or a sweet treat any time of year, these treats are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for dessert lovers and fans of recipes appetizers and snacks, recipes to try, and simple high protein meals when paired with a protein-rich drink.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Cups:
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1 1/3 cups (170g) all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (113.5g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Toppings:
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1/2 cup (170g) Dulce de Leche
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1 tablespoon chocolate sauce or chocolate ganache
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1 tablespoon toffee bits
Instructions
Make the Cookie Cups:
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Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (178ยฐC).
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Grease 19 cavities of a 24-cavity mini muffin tin.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and sugar.
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Add melted butter and mix until a soft dough forms.
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into each greased muffin cup.
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Press the dough flat into the cups and prick each one three times with a fork.
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Bake for 10โ12 minutes or until edges are golden.
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Cool in the pan for 45 minutes.
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Gently remove cookie cups by inverting the pan and tapping lightly.
Add the Toppings:
10. Place Dulce de Leche into a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip (1M).
11. Pipe a swirl of Dulce de Leche onto each cooled cookie cup.
12. Drizzle with chocolate sauce or ganache.
13. Sprinkle with toffee bits.
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Serve and Enjoy:
14. Arrange on a serving tray and serve as a fun and indulgent treat!
Notes
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Dulce de Leche can be substituted with caramel sauce in a pinch.
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Add a sprinkle of sea salt for a sweet-salty balance.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Can be made a day ahead for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg