Supplies

Billionaire's Shortbread

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons extra-fine (caster) sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped

Peanut Layer

  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate

Decorations

  • Popping candy
  • Gold leaf
  • Peanuts

Steps

Billionaire's Shortbread

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a small rectangular baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, flours and cornstarch to form a dough. Add sugar and chopped peanuts. Add a little water if needed to bring together. Press into the pan.
  3. Bake for 25 minutes, then let cool.
  4. Melt the dark chocolate, then pour over the caramel layer. Chill for 2 hours, then add decorations and enjoy!

Peanut Layer

  1. In a medium skillet, add butter and peanut butter and cook, stirring, over medium heat until melted and combined.
  2. Add confectioner's sugar and mix together. Pour over shortbread and chill in fridge for 2 hours.
  3. Pour caramel over the peanut layer, then chill for 1 1/2 hours.