Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of buttery shortbread and rich chocolate brownie layers with these decadent Shortbread Brownies. A treat that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
For the shortbread layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Shortbread layer: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt, press into pan, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Brownie layer: Whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa, flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips. Pour over shortbread layer and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool: Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a richer flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
