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High Altitude Brownie Shortbread Bars with Ganache

High Altitude Brownie Shortbread Bars with Ganache
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Indulge in these irresistible High Altitude Brownie Shortbread Bars with Ganache, a delightful treat that combines a buttery shortbread base with rich, fudgy brownies and a glossy dark chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for any gathering or just to satisfy your sweet cravings, these bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. With layers of decadent flavors and textures, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize them by adding nuts or experimenting with different chocolate types for a personal touch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, diced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened, Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp coarse Kosher salt
  • 1–2 tsp instant espresso powder, optional
  • 4 oz good-quality dark chocolate, around 55-60% cacao
  • 4 oz heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. For the shortbread layer, mix 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and cold butter until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.
  3. For the brownie layer, melt together 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in 1 cup sugar, then add eggs one at a time along with 2 tsp vanilla extract. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt; mix until combined.
  4. Pour the brownie batter over the baked shortbread and bake for another 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out moist.
  5. For the ganache topping, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  6. Once cooled completely, pour ganache over brownies and refrigerate for about an hour before slicing.

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