Description
These High Altitude Brownie Shortbread Bars with Ganache are the perfect blend of rich chocolate and buttery goodness. The bars feature a crumbly shortbread base topped with decadent, fudgy brownies and finished with a luscious dark chocolate ganache. Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy night in, these treats are sure to impress anyone who tastes them. With simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this delightful dessert that balances textures and flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and diced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for brownies)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 4 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 4 oz heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the shortbread layer by mixing flour, sugar, salt, cold butter, and vanilla until crumbly. Press into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the brownie layer, melt butter and chocolate chips together. Stir in sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined. Pour over the baked shortbread.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but fudgy.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread ganache over brownies and refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg