Fudge-Topped Shortbread
"This combination of buttery shortbread and sweet chocolate is wonderful," promises Valarie Wheeler of DeWitt, Michigan. "Whenever I make it, there are nothing but crumbs left," she adds. Be sure to cut these into small squares because they're very rich.24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Directions
- In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until fluffy. Gradually beat
- in flour. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at
- 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine condensed milk and chocolate chips.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until chips are
- melted; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Spread over the
- shortbread. Sprinkle with almonds and press down. Refrigerate until
- firm. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 229 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.