Chewy Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Walnut Squares
Indulge in the irresistible blend of textures and flavors with these Chewy Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Walnut Squares. Bursting with rich semisweet chocolate chips, crunchy walnuts, and the subtle tang of sour cream, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. The addition of sour cream creates a moist, tender crumb that pairs beautifully with the buttery base, while a hint of vanilla ties it all together. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, these squares bake to perfection with a golden top and fudgy center. Ideal as a crowd-pleasing dessert or an indulgent snack, these squares are best enjoyed fresh but stay delicious for days in an airtight container. Serve them at your next gathering or savor them with a warm cup of coffee for a simple yet decadent treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Slice into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.8 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.6 g | 518% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 554 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 2513 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 645.8 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 472.0 g | ||
| Protein | 74.3 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 1960 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
