Description
Delicious brownie shortbread bars topped with rich ganache.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Pour ganache over the baked shortbread and spread evenly.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container.
- For a richer taste, add a pinch of espresso powder to the ganache.
- These bars can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownie shortbread bars with ganache