Jammy Shortbread Bars

 https://dinnerthendessert.com/dark-chocolate-orange-shortbread-bars/

The variations are unlimited. Any kind of jam you like, milk vs dark vs white chocolate, could add chopped nuts. Almond extract vs vanilla (or both)

We tried: blueberry raspberry jam, white chocolate chips, & almond extract & it’s so good. 

Ingredients

 

• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
• ▢ 1 cup sugar
• ▢ 2 large egg yolks
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 cups flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade
• ▢ 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8x8 baking dish with baking spray.
• To your stand mixer add the butter and sugar and cream on medium speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in egg yolks and vanilla extract until creamy.
• Add flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
• Spread about half the mixture into the baking dish and press gently.
• Spread orange marmalade over the mixture.
• Sprinkle the remaining shortbread mixture over the orange marmalade and top with dark chocolate chunks.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until very lightly browned.
• Cool completely before slicing.