Shortbread Brownies

The combination of shortbread and brownie creates a unique texture and flavor that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

This recipe can be time consuming to make.
It is also quite high in calories and fat.

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it does provide the mood-boosting benefits of chocolate.

	1 cup flour
	1/4 cup brown sugar , packed
	1/2 cup butter
	1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
	1 1/3 cups sugar
	3/4 cup flour
	1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
	1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	3 eggs
	1/3 cup butter , melted
	1 tablespoon vanilla
	1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and brown sugar. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chocolate chips.
3.	Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
4.	Meanwhile, in another mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Beat in eggs, melted butter and vanilla until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
5.	Pour the brownie batter over the partially baked crust.
6.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7.	Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars and serving.