Is it strange that I feel compelled to try out every brownie recipe that comes my way? Not that I actually end up trying every recipe, it’s just that I lose sleep over those I don’t end up baking. Mostly though, I don’t hold back, don’t resist. Today I share with you such a recipe, one that formed itself in the words that described it and I couldn’t wait to try it.
The first time I made these, they never made it out of my kitchen. It was a small batch and by the time I considered pointing a camera at it, it was too late.
The first time I made it, I thought the shortbread layer was too thin so I used 1 1/2 times the ingredients in the recipe this time to achieve a slightly thicker crust. The brownie layer is dense and gooey and compliments the buttery crust perfectly. Other than that I’d make no change to this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.
So here is the ultimate combination: a classic shortbread crust with a rich and gooey brownie layer on top.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- ¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl stir together 1 cup flour and the brown sugar. Cut in the ½ cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the ¼ cup mini chocolate chips. Press into prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes. While shortbread crust is baking, you can mix up the brownie batter.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together granulated sugar, ¾ cup flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla; beat by hand until smooth. Stir in the ½ cup mini chocolate chips. Carefully spread over crust in pan.
- Bake 40 minutes more. Cool brownies in pan on a wire rack.
- Lift brownies out of pan by lifting up on foil. Cut into bars. Makes 24 bars (unless you cut them bigger like I did; then you’ll get about 16).
- If you want to make a bigger batch, you could double the recipe and make them in a 9×13 inch pan…the baking time may be a little longer.
Today’s theme for #SundaySupper centers around the ultimate party food menu for game day. Here are some ideas from the #SundaySupper team for Superbowl:
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:
- All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
- Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
- Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
- Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
- Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni’s Food
- Cheeseburger Bites from Momma’s Meals
- Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
- Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
- Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
- #GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
- Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
- Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
- Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #DairyFree from Galactopdx
- Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
- Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
- Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
- Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
- Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
- Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
- Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:
- Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
- Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
- Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita’s Cocina
- Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
- Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
- Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
- Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
- Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegan “Hamburger Helper” Soup from What Smells So Good?
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:
- Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
- Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
- Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
- Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey
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Happy Baking!
This is a delicious looking brownie.
Anuradah: This vanilla and chocolate beauty will undoubtedly score big points at any party whether it’s Super Bowl season or not! Congratulations on yet another Baker Street winner =)
The brown sugar shortbread is perfect here. A perfect idea to make brownies even better! It turns out many of us loose sleep over recipes, it´s good to know, jaja!
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These look amazing, An!!!! They would disappear quickly around here :)
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Fabulous recipe and so creative! I love it!!
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There you go combining my love of shortbread and brownies into one fabulous treat. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
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You just can’t have too many brownie recipes ;-)
I like the idea of a brownie with a shortbread crust. Nice change-up from a traditional brownie.
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This seems like a natural combination. A cup of tea would be the perfect compliment to them.
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Yum! What a great combo.
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I can see why you had to make these! YUM!
Looks very very promising! Again I wished your home “bakery” was in the neighborhood..
Wow! I’ve never seen anything like this before. Sounds like a great combo though…after all, what could go wrong with buttery shortbread and chewy brownie??
Oh my….this dessert sounds oh so yummy!
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That is such a great idea to add a shortbread crust to a brownie! Thx for sharing!
This is so different! I’ve never seen a recipe for shortbread brownies before! Looks delish
Brownies with a shortbread crust! What a great idea! I think these would be very popular with my daughters.
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Two of my favorite desserts in one! Perfect! :) Thanks for sharing with us.
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Heaven in each and every bite :D
Cheers
CCU
These look absolutely decadent. I’m going to lose some sleep over this brownie tonight.
Mmmm… 2 of my favorite things, all in one….
These brownies look so fudgy and decadent – just the way I like it!
Wow, combining two things I love, brownies and shortbread. This is a touchdown for sure!!
Shortbread brownies?! Brilliant!
Oh I see how the first batch disappeared so quickly. I love layers bars and these look fantastic.
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How wonderful! 2 in 1! :D
So nice to have something sweet at our #SundaySupper #SuperBowl! Looks delectable!
These look like pure delicious decadence!!! Beautiful!
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I love this recipe!! Sounds and looks amazing.
I love brownies and you’ve combined them with a shortbread layer that sounds fantastic!A perfect dessert after all the savory foods for any gamenight!
I would have never thought to put shortbread as the crust for brownies, but what a great combination. I bet the different textures are also a lovely touch.
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A little crunch with a brownie sounds good!
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Brownies with a shortbread crust? Have I told you how much I love you lately? OMG!
Ooh, great idea to make a shortbread crust for your brownies!
Wow, these are really cool! And I love that there are mini chips in the shortbread. Extra chocolate is always a good thing.
These look seriously amazing ! I have a horrible chocolate tooth and seeing this is making me … want to make some brownies tonight. If I have all the ingredients, will make these tonight ! Beautiful pics !
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What a great idea to combine shortbread and brownies!