Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread Bars recipe

Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread Bars

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Prep: Bake: Yield: Calories:
15 Min. 3 Hrs. 2-3 dozen bars 240
Prep: 15 Min. Bake: 3 Hrs. Yield: 2-3 dozen bars Calories: 240

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 (12oz) package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

  • HEAT oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT butter, powdered sugar and salt in large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Press with floured hands evenly in prepared pan.
  • BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • MELT chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract. Spread evenly over shortbread.
  • GARNISH with almonds; press down firmly. Chill 3 hours or until firm. Cut into bars.
  • *To toast almonds: Place almonds in dry nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat, shaking pan until nuts are lightly browned.

Nutritional Facts:

  • Serving Size 1 piece of 24
  • Calories Per Serving 240
  • Total Fat 15 g
  • Calories From Fat 130 g
  • Saturated Fat 9 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 25 mg
  • Sodium 110 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 28 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1 g
  • Sugars 20 g
  • Protein 3 g