Harriet's Cookies Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars with Chocolate
Indulge in the irresistibly rich flavors of Harriet's Cookies Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars with Chocolate, a perfect blend of buttery shortbread and silky chocolate topping. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and semisweet chocolate chips, these decadent bars are baked to golden perfection and finished with a generous layer of melted chocolate. For a sophisticated touch, a sprinkle of coarse sea salt enhances the sweetness with a subtle salty contrast. Ready in just 40 minutes, these bars are an ideal choice for holidays, potlucks, or an everyday treat. Whether served as dessert or paired with a cup of coffee, these chocolate-draped shortbread bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 250 grams semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Mix on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and mix briefly to incorporate.
Step 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a crumbly dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth the surface.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 7
While the shortbread is cooling, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
Step 8
Pour the melted chocolate over the warm shortbread base, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 9
If desired, sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top of the chocolate layer for a touch of salty contrast.
Step 10
Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, or place them in the fridge to speed up the process.
Step 11
Once the chocolate is set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 even squares or rectangles using a sharp knife.
Step 12
Serve and enjoy your Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars with Chocolate!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (920.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4426.4 |
| Total Fat 263.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 155.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 500.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2281.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 511.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 280.5g | |
| Protein 47.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 378.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1399.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories