Best Shortbread Brownies Fudgy Recipe

Love a good brownie or Shortbread cookie? Then you’ll love these Shortbread fudgy brownies that combine a classic shortbread cookie recipe with a fudgy chocolate brownie recipe.

Best Shortbread Brownies Fudgy

It must be the weather or the Holiday season. Sure, let’s use that excuse, but I am in the mood for some yummy chocolate goodness. This is one of my absolute favorite baking recipes. If I could speed up the baking process, I would. These shortbread brownies are a treat we often make in our home.

My kids love to get involved too, which makes it all the better. Family time is a must. Yes, I did say The Best Shortbread Fudgy Brownies!

Now let me tell you a little something about this sweet treat (Not that you need convincing).

These rich chocolately brownies are baked on a buttery shortbread crust. There was a time that I would make brownies, just to have brownies, but I decided to make them fancy. I combined my favorite cookie and brownie recipe to create this amazing dessert.

Now it only seems as natural to make this combo. I am sure you will love this recipe as much as my family does.

Ingredients Needed

For the Shortbread

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels

For the Brownie

• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels

How To Make Shortbread Fudgy Brownies

STEP ONE: First, like any recipe, you must preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

STEP TWO: Then line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil with enough overhang on two sides to be able to lift it out after everything is baked.

Baking Tip: To make the parchment paper more pliable, crinkle it up like a piece of paper. Then uncrinkle. You will find it is a lot easier to work with.

Now we will first start with the shortbread.

STEP THREE: In a medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Once combined, then cut in butter until crumbles are formed.

STEP FOUR: Once your mixture looks like small clumps of peas (HA! my best visualization), then you are ready to add in morsels. Mix until well incorporated.

STEP FIVE: Spread evenly in a lined baking dish.  Bake for 8 minutes until the top is lightly browned.

For Brownie topping:

STEP SIX: While the shortbread is baking, it is time to start making the brownie mix. Grab a large bowl. Now mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda until well combined.

STEP SEVEN: Then add in eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Beat by hand until smooth. Then stir in morsels. Yes, more morsels. We are talking chocolate goodness.

STEP EIGHT: Now your batter is ready to be added to the top of your shortbread. Make sure that your shortbread is cooled. Once cooled, spread your brownie mix over the shortbread crust. Bake another 40 minutes.

After baking, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack. At least an hour. This will give it enough time to set up and solidify. You don’t want to pull it out too soon or you will have a mess on your hands.

Lift the brownies out of the pan by holding onto the overhanging edges of parchment paper or foil. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut into 25-30 squares. These are rich, don’t be tempted to cut them larger.

Other Fun Adaptions to this Shortbread Fudgy Brownie Recipe

I’ve made many variations over the years to this shortbread brownie recipe.  I’ve omitted the nuts for friends with allergies, I’ve swapped in chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds, I’ve added a caramel layer to the top of the brownies, I’ve sprinkled them with sea salt, I’ve dusted the top with the faintest hint of freshly grated nutmeg.

All taste just as equally good as the basic recipe. Let your imagination and creativity go. Anyway, you spice them up. I am sure your family will love them as much as mine does.

How to Store Your Baked Treats

These yummy treats will stay in an airtight container for about 4-5 days left on your countertop. To keep a little longer place in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. That is, of course, if they make it that long. Once you have one, just like a good ole Oreo cookie, you can’t stop. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

The Best Shortbread Fudgy Brownies Recipe

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