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High Altitude Brownie Shortbread Bars with Ganache

High Altitude Brownie Shortbread Bars with Ganache
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Indulge in our High Altitude Brownie Shortbread Bars with Ganache, a delectable treat that combines a crumbly shortbread base, rich fudgy brownies, and a silky dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, these layered bars are sure to impress friends and family alike. With their luxurious flavors and textures, they offer the ideal solution for sweet cravings at home or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, these bars are destined to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. For the shortbread layer: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add cold diced butter and mix until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. For the brownie layer: Melt butter over low heat, stir in sugar until combined. Add chocolate chips until melted. Remove from heat, mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Gradually add cocoa powder, flour, and salt; mix until just combined. Pour over the shortbread layer.
  4. Bake an additional 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. For the ganache: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for a few minutes then stir until smooth. Once brownies cool completely, pour ganache on top and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.

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