Shortbread Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Shortbread Brownies, a recipe that won the 'Best Brownies Ever' award in the March 2005 Better Homes & Gardens magazine! This irresistible treat combines a buttery shortbread crust with a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie topping. Get ready for the ultimate brownie experience!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 182.2 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Shortbread Brownies

  • 1 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Shortbread Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides to help with lifting out the finished brownies.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Cut in 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup (30g) semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
  7. While the crust bakes, prepare the brownie batter. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  8. Add 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup (57g) melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  9. Stir in 1/2 cup (60g) semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  10. Pour the brownie batter evenly over the partially baked crust.
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (don't overbake!).
  12. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the foil overhang. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

26g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Shortbread Brownies?

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

How many calories are in Shortbread Brownies?

Shortbread Brownies has approximately 182.2 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Shortbread Brownies?

The key ingredients for Shortbread Brownies are Flour, Brown Sugar, Butter, Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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