Candy Bar Shortbread Recipe

Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Candy Bar Shortbreads! This recipe, inspired by Marcy Goldman's "A Passion for Baking," creates melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies infused with your favorite candy bar. Unlike some recipes, these are cornstarch-free for a perfectly buttery texture. Imagine the rich, creamy taste of Reese's Cups swirled into buttery shortbread – pure bliss! Get ready to impress with these easy-to-make, yet incredibly delicious cookies.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 132 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Candy Bar Shortbread

Unsalted Butter
Sugar
All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Toblerone Chocolate Bars

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How to Make Candy Bar Shortbread

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Chop your candy bar into small pieces (approximately 1/2-inch).
Stir in the chopped candy bar pieces into the dough.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

24g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Candy Bar Shortbread?

Candy Bar Shortbread takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Candy Bar Shortbread?

Candy Bar Shortbread has approximately 132 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Candy Bar Shortbread?

The key ingredients for Candy Bar Shortbread are Unsalted Butter, Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Salt, Toblerone Chocolate Bars. See the full list with measurements above.