I found this recipe through Pinterest a couple months ago for a way to use up leftover Halloween candy. We didn’t have very much Halloween candy this year so I didn’t make it then. I really wanted to try it though so instead of a post Halloween treat I turned it into a tasty Christmas treat.
I loved how quick it was to make these. The bottom layer is a layer of shortbread. It comes together quickly and after you bake it you melt chocolate chips on top then spread it across the top. Then you sprinkle on the candy and press it. Next, you let you let it cool, cut it and serve!
I can’t believe how good this is. The shortbread layer is a chewy, buttery flaky crust. It’s so good! Then to top that off you have a layer of chocolate with loads of crunchy chocolate candy on top. This is the ultimate dessert! We shared this with some of our neighbors and heard nothing but good comments about it. You know a dessert is good when someone brings it up again.
I love how versatile this recipe is. You add whatever mix of candy bars you want on top. I love m&m’s because of the fun colors. I love how throughout the year the stores have different holiday colored m&m’s such as Valentines day and Halloween. And I also added Kit Kat. Any candy bar would work. I also think Twix would be really good.
Candy Bar Shortbread
Ingredients
Instructions
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart
One of my favorite cookies are shortbread cookies! I love that this uss left over candy from Halloween, or any other candy bars that someone has at home.