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Heavenly Cinnamon Shortbread Bars

Heavenly Cinnamon Shortbread Bars

Cinnamon shortbread: master these buttery, spiced shortbread bars with a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for holidays or a cozy treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 12
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ cup (119 g) heavy whipping cream
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the paper to hang over two sides.
  • To a large bowl, add butter and sugar. Using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg yolks and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, prepare the topping. In a small saucepan, gently heat the whole milk and heavy whipping cream over medium-low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly for 10 minutes.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
Keyword cinnamon shortbread