Easy Shortbread Squares

Thanks to Jan from our Vero Beach Power Squadron for this terrific treat!

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
  • 2 sticks butter (soft but not room temp)
  • 1   12 oz. pkg. of semi sweet chocolate bits (or your chocolate pieces of choice)
  • dash of salt
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Combine flour, sugar, salt and butter until forms crumbs.  Press into a greased 9 X 13 pan.  Bake at 350 until just browned slightly about 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with choc. bits.  Return to oven and bake 5 mins. more. Remove from oven and spread choc. bits all over with a knife.   Sprinkle nuts over the top.  Cool slightly and then cut with a knife.  Cool in a pan before removing the squares.