Go Back
A delicious plate of Valentine Shortbread Bars

Valentine Shortbread Bars

These delightful shortbread bars are perfect for Valentine's Day with their sweet chocolate and festive sprinkles.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Bars
  • 227 g butter softened
  • 133 g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 256 g all-purpose flour
  • 85 g white chocolate chips
  • 85 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 42 g red M&M's
  • 27 g heart sprinkles

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • 8x8 baking pan

Method
 

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

Notes

These bars are a perfect treat for Valentine's Day. Feel free to substitute with your favorite sprinkles or candy pieces.