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Almond Chocolate Shortbread Bars
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIE BASE
- ¾ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (75 grams total, if you double the recipe then double this amount and double the tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt (if using unsalted butter add ¼ teaspoon salt)
FOR THE FILLING
- 2½ tablespoons butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1½ tablespoons cream
- ¾-1 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING
- 5½ ounces semi sweet chocolate
- 2½ tablespoons butter
- 4-5 tablespoons slivered almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place the slivered almonds on a baking sheet and bake 3-4 minutes, move to a clean bowl to cool.
- In a medium/large bowl beat the butter and sugar until creamy approximately 2 minutes, beat in the vanilla, sift in the flour and salt, beat just until mixed. Press the dough evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool completely before adding the filling.
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FOR THE FILLING
- In a medium/large bowl beat the butter until smooth, gradually add the powdered sugar, beat until fully combined. Add the cream and almond extract, beat 2 minutes. Spread over the cooled base. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes or until firm. Cover with the melted chocolate and sprinkle with slivered almonds. Chill 30 minutes then cut and serve. Enjoy!
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FOR THE TOPPING
- Melt the semi sweet chocolate and butter until smooth, let cool approximately 10 minutes before spreading over the filling.
Notes
- To prevent them from drying out, store in a covered container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for longer storage. Shortbread bars can be kept frozen in a freezer safe container for a few months. Learn all my best tips for storing and freezing cookie bars, I have yet to discover a cookie bar that I can’t freeze!
Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
92mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
401IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 401IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.