Best Fudge Topped Shortbread Recipes

FUDGE-TOPPED SHORTBREAD

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This combination of buttery shortbread and sweet chocolate is wonderful. Whenever I make it, there's nothing but crumbs left. Be sure to cut these into small squares because they're very rich. -Valarie Wheeler, DeWitt, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 16-20 minutes. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine condensed milk and chocolate chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high until chips are melted, 30-60 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Spread over the shortbread. Sprinkle with almonds and press down. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FUDGE-TOPPED SHORTBREAD BARS

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Light, fluffy shortbread layer topped with a thick, creamy fudgy layer. Sprinkle crushed nuts or crushed peppermints over warm bars for added flavor.

Provided by TCSTEFFEY

Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Combine butter, powdered sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in flour. Spread dough into the prepared baking pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, about 15 minutes.
Combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Beat until smooth.
Pour melted chocolate mixture over warm shortbread and spread evenly. Cool until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 47.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

FUDGE-TOPPED SHORTBREAD

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup(s) butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 can(s) 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 cup(s) 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1/3 cup(s) sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine condensed milk and chocolate chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until chips are melted; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Spread over the shortbread. Sprinkle with almonds and press down. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.