Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread
Details
- Timing
- Timing
- Total:
- 4 Hr. 45 Min.
- Bake:
- 20 Min.
- Prep:
- 12 Min.
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Yields:
- 24 bars
Elegant, fancy-looking desserts don't have to be complicated, thanks to accessible how-tos like this almond fudge-topped shortbread recipe. These treats capture the undeniably delightful texture of traditional shortbread: buttery, crumbly and tender. Slivers of toasted almond sprinkled over a fudge topping make these Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread bars a great addition to any dessert spread, party or weekend brunch get-together. Pair them with coffee or tea for an easy way to make any guest happy! For another unique chocolate and almond cookie with a wonderful texture, check out these gorgeous, party-perfect Almond Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Filling.
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 12 minutes
- Bake Time
- 20 minutes
- COOK TIME
- 6 minutes
- Cool Time
- 1 hour
- Chill Time
- 3 hours
Ingredients
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1 cupbutter or margarine, (2 sticks) softened *
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1/2 cuppowdered sugar
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1/4 tspsalt
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1-1/4 cupsall-purpose flour
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2 cupsHERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 oz pkg.)
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1 cansweetened condensed milk (14 oz, not evaporated milk)
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1/2 tspalmond extract
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1/2 cuptoasted almond slices
Step-By-Step Directions
oven & stovetop
13x9x2-inch pan
mixing bowl
mixer
measuring cups
rubber scraper
saucepan
refrigerator
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Beat butter, powdered sugar and salt in large bowl until fluffy. Add flour; stir until well blended. With floured hands, press evenly into prepared pan.
Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Shortly before end of baking time, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract. Spread evenly over baked shortbread. Sprinkle with almonds; press down firmly. Cool.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.
*For a crisper shortbread reduce butter to 1/2 cup (1 stick).
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 24 servingsServing size 1 bar (57g)Amount per servingCalories260% Daily Value*Total Fat 16g 21%Saturated Fat 10g 50%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 25mg 8%Sodium 100mg 4%Total Carbohydrates 29g 11%Dietary Fiber 2g 7%Total Sugars 23gIncludes 21g Added Sugar 42%Protein 4gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 13mg 2%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 98mg 2%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.
