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traditional-gluten-free-chocolate-shortbread

Traditional Gluten-free Chocolate Shortbread

Buttery almond shortbread bars are topped with chocolate frosting and slivered almonds for the best gluten-free chocolate shortbread!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 232 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions
 

How to Make the Shortbread

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line an 8x8 brownie pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Cream the unsalted butter, gluten-free flour, almond flour, almond extract, granulated sugar, and salt together on medium speed using an electric mixer. Do not over-mix.
  • Press the shortbread dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Use your fingers to distribute the dough evenly.
  • Bake in the oven for 17-19 minutes. The edges of the shortbread should be golden brown.
  • Take the shortbread out of the oven and let it cool completely.

How to Make the Chocolate Glaze

  • Melt the chocolate in microwave at 20-second intervals, stirring in between, for two minutes.
  • Once the chocolate chips are completely melted, add the sour cream and mix until the frosting is glossy.

Frosting the Shortbread

  • Use the parchment paper to lift the shortbread out of the pan.
  • Pour the frosting over the top and use a knife to spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the shortbread.
  • Top with sliced almonds.
  • Slice the shortbread into evenly-sized cookies using a warm, dry knife. I like to slice my shortbread into squares, but you can also do triangles.

Notes

Precut parchment paper is fantastic for lining baking pans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
Keyword almond shortbread, gluten free chocolate shortbread, shortbread bars, shortbread gluten free
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