Molten millionaire shortbread cookie

A gooey chocolate cookie, in a bowl, filled with caramel.
I don’t know about you, but millionaire shortbread, when done right, is one of THE BEST sweet treats.

Recipe, serves 1-2 as a snack;

THE COOKIE
2 big tbsp smooth cashew butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp plain or buckwheat flour
1 tbsp vanilla syrup or maple syrup
Pinch of salt
1/6th tsp bicarbonate of soda

THE CARAMEL
3 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
40ml (vegan) single cream
Big pinch of Maldon salt

TO TOP
20g melted chocolate

Method

1. Make your caramel - add the oil to a pan on medium - low heat, followed by the sugar, and mix well with a wooden spoon until they’ve mixed to form a paste.

2. Add your yogurt or single cream - it will bubble vigorously, but you need to keep stirring well.

3. Eventually, it will become clearer and form a caramel - if you want it to be runnier, add more yogurt, more cream or some soy milk (after cooking).

4. Add the caramel to a small bowl, and leave to set slightly whilst you make your cookie

5. Preheat your oven to 160°C

6. Mix your smooth cashew butter and sugar until you have a paste

7. Add 1 tbsp milk and the vanilla and mix well

8. Add the flour, bicarb and salt and Mix well until you get a dough

9. Add the syrup and stir through well, press into a ball, then freeze for 5-10 minutes.

10. Press 3/4 the dough into a small bowl, so it lines the edge of the bowl, with thickness of about 1cm, leaving a well in the centre.

11. Add 2 tbsp caramel to the centre of the well.

12. Flatten the remaining 1/4 of the cookie dough and shape into a circle the size of the bowl, place as a lid over the caramel and press into the dough thats against the sides

13. Bake for 15-20 minutes, let rest for 2-3 minutes, and top with melted chocolate and a pinch of sea salt

Notes + Variations:

You can use pre-made caramel for the centre too, but it’s honestly so easy to make this one.