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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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The maple flavoring in these soft shortbread bars gives a buttery toffee taste without a lot of work. These have been a family favorite for three generations. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup vegetable shortening |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon maple extract |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips |
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Beat butter and vegetable shortening with brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract until smooth; stir in flour and salt. Lightly press the dough into a 10x15-inch baking dish.
3. Bake until the crust is set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Remove crust from oven and spread melted chocolate in a layer on top. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cut bars while still warm; let chocolate set, about 1 hour, before serving.
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