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chocolate chess pie bar on a snowflake napkin

Chocolate Chess Bars

A fudgy chocolate chess filling baked atop a buttery shortbread crust. These decadent squares are a delicous holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bars
Calories 133 kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • pastry blender
  • electric stand mixer with whisk attachment (optional)

Ingredients
  

Shortbread crust:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter

Chocolate Chess Filling:

  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Confectioner’s sugar optional

Instructions
 

For the shortbread crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl and whisk.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender or forks until well incorporated and the dough holds together in your hand.
  • Gently press the dough into the bottom of a 9X13-inch baking dish. Don't overwork the dough or press too firmly or the bars may stick to the pan.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes, until the edges brown slightly. Remove the shortbread from the oven and let cool slightly in the baking dish.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

For the chocolate chess filling:

  • Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add beaten eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the chocolate filling mixture over the shortbread crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a crust forms and the bars are mostly set. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting and removing the bars from the pan.
  • Dust the tops of the bars lightly with confectioner’s sugar, if desired.

Notes

For a pretty presentation, dust the chocolate chess squares with confectioner's sugar. Or add a dollop of whipped creame.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bars, chocolate, Christmas, cookies
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