Everyday Recipes

Chocolate and Strawberry Jam Shortbread Bars

Level

Easy

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

37 minutes

Servings

36 servings

Butter cookie crunch topped with melted chocolate and strawberry make these shortbread bars delectable! They're sure to be a family favorite.

Key Ingredients

Granulated Mix

Mexican Chocolate Drink Granulated Mix - 11.2oz

11.2 oz.

Condensed Milk

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz Can

14 oz. Can

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
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1/4 cup NESTLÉ ABUELITA Granulated Chocolate Drink Mix
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1 can (14 ounces) NESTLÉ LA LECHERA Sweetened Condensed Milk
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1 cup strawberry jam
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Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Combine butter, flour, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Press dough onto bottom of prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Step 4

Microwave 1 cup morsels, Abuelita chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in a medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Spread over hot crust.

Step 5

Microwave jam in a small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power at 30 second intervals until it is syrupy. Drizzle jam over chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup morsels.