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Almond Fudge Shortbread Bars

Irresistible Almond Fudge Shortbread Bars You’ll Crave Forever

Indulge in these Almond Fudge Shortbread Bars, a delightful and easy dessert combining chocolate and almond flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • pinch salt kosher salt can be used
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
For the Fudge Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter additional
  • ½ cup sliced almonds can be replaced with walnuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter with 1 teaspoon of almond extract, ½ cup of confectioners' sugar, and a pinch of salt until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour until just combined.
  3. Bake the shortbread base for 13 to 15 minutes until light golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of chopped semi-sweet chocolate, ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Heat in 30-second increments until melted.
  5. Pour the fudge mixture over the cooled shortbread base and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Press them gently into the fudge.
  6. Refrigerate the bars for about 2 hours until the fudge is firm. Use parchment overhang to lift the bars from the pan.
  7. Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for fluffier texture. Allow shortbread to cool before topping to maintain clean layers.

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