Chocolate Dream Bars
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Chocolate Dream Bars, a luscious combination of rich chocolate, buttery crust, and a medley of irresistible toppings. This easy-to-make treat begins with a golden shortbread base, topped with a velvety layer of sweetened condensed milk infused with melted semisweet chocolate chips. Finished with an indulgent sprinkle of milk chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and optional flaked coconut, these bars are baked to perfection for a toasty, textured finish. Ready in under an hour and yielding 16 generous servings, Chocolate Dream Bars are perfect for entertaining, potlucks, or whenever chocolate cravings strike. Treat yourself to a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup Flaked coconut (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until the dough comes together and is crumbly but cohesive.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Use your fingertips or the back of a spoon to smooth it out.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk with semisweet chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the baked crust, spreading it with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and flaked coconut (if using) evenly over the chocolate layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for another 15 minutes, or until the toppings are lightly toasted and set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares or desired portions.
Serve and enjoy your decadent Chocolate Dream Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 343.8 g | 441% | |
| Saturated Fat | 210.3 g | 1052% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 283 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1267 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 784.1 g | 285% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.1 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 603.4 g | ||
| Protein | 96.8 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1697 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 3983 mg | 85% | |
*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.
