Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Shortbread Bars with crunchy granola topping
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Recipe type: Dessert
 
Ingredients
Shortbread
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
Fudge
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
Topping
  • Store bought chocolate granola
Instructions
Shortbread
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9 baking dish with two pieces of parchment paper, one going vertically and the other horizontally.
  2. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend according to manufacturer's instructions. (Click link below for instructions on non food processor method)
  3. Press dough into your dish, making sure it's even all over.
  4. Bake shortbread for 25-30 minutes until firm and golden brown. Remove dish and leave out to completely cool before adding next layer.
Fudge
  1. If your coconut oil has solidified, melt it over low heat.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until thoroughly mixed.
  3. Pour mixture evenly over the shortbread, then place dish in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from fridge and top with granola. Lightly press the granola into the fudge with your hand. Return to fridge until ready to eat.
Recipe by Squirrelly Minds at http://squirrellyminds.com/2016/01/13/eat-peanut-butter-chocolate-fudge-shortbread-bars-with-crunchy-granola-topping/