Chocolate Walnut Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and crunchy walnuts with these easy-to-make Chocolate Walnut Bars. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious layer of smooth chocolate, and a generous topping of toasted chopped walnuts, this recipe is a decadent treat for dessert lovers. Ready in just 40 minutes, these bars are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an everyday sweet tooth fix. The recipe’s simple ingredients, including semisweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, create a velvety filling, while the lightly golden crust provides the perfect balance of texture. Serve these bars as a satisfying dessert or pair them with coffee for a mid-afternoon snack that’s sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1.5 cups walnuts, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust. Use your hands or the back of a spoon to ensure it is smooth and even.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until it is just barely golden around the edges. Remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool slightly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until the mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the partially baked crust, spreading it with a spatula to ensure it covers the surface.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the top of the chocolate layer, gently pressing them down into the chocolate to ensure they adhere.
Bake the bars in the oven for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the walnuts are toasted.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. For easier cutting, you can refrigerate the bars for 30-45 minutes once they reach room temperature.
Once cooled, cut the bars into 16 squares or desired sizes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
446 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 4% | |
*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.
