Chocolate Fudge Souffle Bars

My library book was due within the week (after renewing it for my 3rd and final time) and I just had to get baking and make some of the treats from 125 Cookies.  I liked this recipe because I need little preparation to finish the task.  The recipe called for cold butter, which always helps when baking on a whim.

The shortbread crust is so light and flaky.  Yet it has a little crunch when you bite into it.  I made the fudgy topping while the crust was baking.  The recipe suggested semi sweet chocolate, however I always prefer bittersweet.  Somehow makes it a little more interesting.  I toyed with the idea of putting a layer of toasted coconut or toasted pecans between the shortbread layer and the chocolate topping, but decided to keep it authentic.  However, next time, I will add some sort of treat between the layers.

A few friends received these tasty treats.  Yet, Eli was dead set on keeping the majority of the bars in the house!  He won his argument.