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Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
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

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup
    butter or margarine, (2 sticks) softened *
  • 1/2 cup
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1-1/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups
    HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 oz pkg.)
  • 1 can
    sweetened condensed milk (14 oz, not evaporated milk)
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 cup
    toasted almond slices
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
oven & stovetop oven & stovetop
13x9x2-inch pan 13x9x2-inch pan
mixing bowl mixing bowl
mixer mixer
measuring cups measuring cups
rubber scraper rubber scraper
saucepan saucepan
refrigerator refrigerator
1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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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