I take the shortbread out of the oven just before they are done, sprinkle on chocolate bits, put it back into the oven for a minute or two and then take it out and spread the chocolate evenly. Some of the time I also sprinkle chopped nuts onto the chocolate when it has been spread. After a couple of minutes, I tip the pan upside down onto aluminum foil on the counter. I cut the squares apart at this time and let them cool completely.

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