Shortbread Brownies

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Ingredients

  • SHORTBREAD CRUST LAYER
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • BROWNIE LAYER
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with foil.
  3. Stir together 1 cup flour and the brown sugar in a bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
  5. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  6. While the crust bakes, mix together the sugar, 3/4 cup flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  7. Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  8. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and spread the batter over the crust.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes.
  10. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before removing and cutting into squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

976 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 44.3g 57% DV
Carbs 123g 45% DV
Fiber 11.9g 42% DV
Sugar 39.3g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12599.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1112mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 140.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 1626.3mg 100% DV
Iron 10.1mg 56% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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