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Almond Fudge Topped Shortbread

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Serves 24
Difficulty N/A

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) icing sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (500 mL) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 can (300 mL) Eagle Brand® Original Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) almond extract
  • Sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Step 1:

Beat butter, sugar, and salt until fluffy. Add flour; mix well.

Step 2:

With floured hands, press evenly into 13" x 9” (3.5 L) parchment paper-lined baking pan. In preheated oven 180°C (350° F) bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool.

Step 3:

Melt chips with sweetened condensed milk over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Spread evenly over shortbread.

Step 4:

Garnish with almonds; press down firmly. Chill 3 hours or until firm. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.