BITTERSWEET BROWNIE SHORTBREAD
These chewy bar cookies combine two all-time favorites: crumbly, buttery shortbread and bittersweet brownies. Nut lovers can mix almonds, pecans or walnuts into the brownie batter, which gives the bars a delightful crunch. But those who prefer savoring the smooth, gooey centers of their brownies can easily leave them out. In any case, be sure not to overbake the brownies. As soon as the top sets, they're done.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and line with parchment paper so that there is a 2-inch overhang on the two long sides.
- Prepare the shortbread: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or beaters, mix together flour, sugar and salt. Beat in butter on low speed until dough just comes together but is still a little crumbly. (Or pulse together ingredients in a food processor.)
- Press dough into prepared pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven. Raise oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- As shortbread bakes, prepare the brownie: Place butter and chocolate in a large bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each burst, until smooth. (Alternatively, place bowl over a pot of simmering water, and heat chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth and melted.) Whisk in sugars and cocoa powder until smooth, then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sea salt. Whisk into chocolate mixture until no streaks of flour remain. Fold in nuts, if using. Spread mixture onto the warm shortbread base. Sprinkle lightly but evenly with flaky sea salt.
- Bake until the top is set, the center is soft, and the edges start pulling away from the pan, 23 to 28 minutes. (A toothpick inserted into the center will come out gooey.) Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into bars before serving.
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Cynthia Mary
[email protected]I made these brownies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best brownies they'd ever had.
Ryan Serojo
[email protected]These brownies are the best I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful, and the shortbread crust is a great touch.
Kshitiz Pradhan
[email protected]I've made these brownies several times and they're always a favorite. They're so rich and chocolatey, and the shortbread crust is the perfect complement.
Clement Bamisaye
[email protected]These brownies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.
Kashi Shah
[email protected]I love these brownies! They're so fudgy and chocolatey, and the shortbread crust is the perfect complement.
Mokhtar El Khili
[email protected]These brownies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves them.
Mukhtar
[email protected]I've been making these brownies for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Jane Isblack
[email protected]These brownies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.
Muse
[email protected]I made these brownies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best brownies they'd ever had.
Lucky Morrey
[email protected]These brownies are the best I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful, and the shortbread crust is a great touch.
Maddii Writes
[email protected]I've made these brownies several times and they're always a favorite. They're so rich and chocolatey, and the shortbread crust is the perfect complement.
javed akhtar
[email protected]These brownies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.
Abdellah Raissouni
[email protected]I made these brownies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Kingsley Sunday
[email protected]These brownies were absolutely delicious! They were fudgy, chewy, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.