Amazing Shortbread-Chocolate Squares with Pecans and Coconut

These shortbread-chocolate squares are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. You can substitute any topping you want on top - any kind of nut, or even crushed toffee or M&Ms, etc etc.

Shortbread-Chocolate Squares

Ingredients:
-1/2 cup margarine
-2/3 cup brown sugar
-1/4 tsp. vanilla
-1 1/3 cups flour
-1 cup dark chocolate chips
-topping of your choice! (I used about 1/2 cup shredded coconut and 1/2 cup crushed pecans)

Method:

Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a square pan (I used 8"x8") with a parchment paper lining.

Cream the sugar and margerine with an electric mixer, then add the vanilla. Mix in the flour in small batches until it's completely incorporated. Press the dough with your fingers into the pan, making sure it's fairly even and tightly "packed" in. Bake about 15 minutes or until it's firm and golden/tan. Remove from oven.

Spread the chocolate chips over the shortbread and, as they melt, spread around with a spatula. Put the pan back in the oven for about 30 seconds until they're completely melted. Sprinkle your topping of choice all over and put in the fridge to cool and harden. When the chocolate is completely set, remove by pulling the parchment paper out of the pan. Place the block on a cutting board and, using a chef's knife, cut into squares. Delish!