Valentine Shortbread Bars

By srumbel

What do you think of shortbread cookies? I love their light buttery flavor. Add to that some chocolate – or how about some white chocolate too & maybe some M&M’s & then you have these super cute Valentine Shortbread Bars. Yup – that’s what I’m talking about.
from kleinworthco.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter - softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup red M&M's
• 1/8 cup heart sprinkles

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper - set aside
Cream butter, sugar & salt in mixer on medium high until well blended & fluffy
Add in vanilla & then flour - beat until crumbly
Press 3/4 of the dough into a flat layer in bottom of prepared pan
Top with semi-sweet & white chocolate chips & M&M's
Sprinkle remaining dough over the top & lightly press down
Add hearts
Bake approx 45 minutes or until golden on top
Cool to room temperature on wire rack
Remove by lifting out by parchment
Cut unto squares & enjoy