Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of a buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich brownie layer, finished with a silky chocolate hazelnut ganache. These Brownie Shortbread bars are the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Layer:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup avocado oil
- ⅔ cups chopped hazelnuts or pecans
Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup dutch process cocoa
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped fine
- 4 oz heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Shortbread Layer: Line an 8×8” square baking pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Brownie Layer: Whisk oil, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Whisk in cocoa and flour until smooth.
- Pour brownie batter over shortbread. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Ganache: Set chopped chocolate in a bowl. Warm cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate, add hazelnut spread, stir until smooth. Pour over brownies and chill for an hour.
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Fold in oil and nuts. Press into pan and bake for 12 minutes.
Notes
- You can sprinkle some chopped hazelnuts on top of the ganache before chilling for added crunch.
- For a twist, try using almond extract instead of vanilla in the brownie layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Brownie Shortbread, Brownie Shortbread Bars, Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache, Dessert Recipe
