Gooey Butter Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars

The bars have a buttery soft shortbread crust and are topped with a gooey, creamy, buttery topping that’s studded with chocolate chips. It’s soft, luscious, and just melts in your mouth. It reminds me of the inside of a custard-filled donut that’s squishy and wonderful. The texture contrast between the lighter filling and the heartier crust is fabulous.

Recipes by Averie - averiecooks

INGREDIENTS:

Shortbread Crust

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very soft
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling

• 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, very soft
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips, plus about 2 tablespoons for sprinkling over the top (mini chips highly recommended although regular sized chips may be substituted if absolutely necessary)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.

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