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Festive Chocolate Shortbread Bars

Buttery, rich, and studded with M&Ms, these Chocolate Shortbread Bars are perfect for parties!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate shortbread, cookie bars, shortbread cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 165kcal
Author Jenny

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 49 Candy Corn M&M’s

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with foil that’s been sprayed with non stick cooking spray.
  • In a stand or electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring.
  • Pour melted chocolate into mixer beating until well combined. Slowly add flour and salt until well combined. Dough will be thick.
  • Press dough into prepared pan and line with M&M’s, pressing in slightly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Let cool completely and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg