FUDGE-TOPPED SHORTBREAD BARS

Fudge-Topped Shortbread Bars image

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