Millionaire Malteser Shortbread

This shortbread recipe is really delicious. I made them for my son's 10th birtday party. It went down really well with the children. I make them for friends and family these days.

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   1.Preheat the oven to 180oC, gas mark 4.Grease an 8” square tin.
   2.Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour and stir until the mixture begins to bind together. Knead until smooth. Press evenly into the tin and prick well.
   3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and firm. Allow to cool in the tin.
   4. Place the filling ingredients in a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring the mixture to the boil and then boil, gently, stirring, for 5-7 minutes, until thick.
   5. Allow to cool slightly before pouring over the base.
   6. Melt the chocolate and butter together and stir well. Spread over the caramel filling.
   7. Allow to set before cutting into squares. Decorate the top of each shortbread with a Malteser