Mocha Marmalade Shortbread Bars

Chocolatl's Note:

From Sunset Magazine. 1 cup of chocolate chips may be substituted for the chocolate. Prep time does not include chilling time.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 bars

• ½ cup butter , at room temperature
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tablespoons finely ground coffee
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup orange marmalade
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate , chopped
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Beat butter and sugar together until smooth.
3. Add egg yolk and beat until well-blended.
4. Combine flour, coffee, baking powder and salt.
5. Stir into butter mixture, and beat until well-blended.
6. Press into bottom of a 9"x13" baking pan.
7. Bake until lightly browned, 15-18 minutes.
8. Spread marmalade over warm crust.
9. Let cool completely.
10. Meanwhile, in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, heat chocolate and cream together, stirring often, until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth.
11. Spread evenly over marmalade and chill until chocolate is firm to the touch, about 30 minutes.
12. Cut into bars.

Reviews

[Mean Mary]

I really liked this. I left out the finely ground coffee, personal preference..coffee tastes like burned toast to me...and I used sweet orange marmalade. Thanks Chocalatl for posting!

[Chef #570804 Halifax Liz]

Just discovered this recipe recently. This is a wonderful combination. Of course loving anything with marmalade helps and chocolate and orange make good partners. This for a difference square to add to my bulging files!

[weekend cooker]

Anice chocolate flavor here, as I did use the semi-sweet chocolate. Easy to make, and did taste the coffee in this, though next time I make these I may increase the amount of coffee.. just a personnal preference. Made for Zaar Stars (24 hr. rule)