Double Homicide Bars
Indulge in the decadence of Double Homicide Bars, a fudgy, rich dessert that combines the best of chewy brownies and indulgent chocolate-chip cookie bars. These irresistible treats are made with a luscious blend of unsalted butter, two types of sugar, and a generous dose of cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor, complemented by melty semisweet chocolate chips and the optional crunch of walnuts. Perfectly balanced with a soft, gooey middle and a crackly top, these bars are baked in just 30 minutes and yield 16 blissful servings. Whether you're impressing guests or treating yourself, this one-pan wonder is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal, and set aside.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in short bursts (30 seconds at a time). Stir until completely smooth.
Whisk in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
Using a sifter or fine-mesh sieve, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then slowly stir this dry mixture into the wet mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth but do not overmix.
Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using) with a rubber spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with the spatula.
Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 313.5 g | 402% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.0 g | 715% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 1883 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 763.4 g | 278% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 100.4 g | 359% | |
| Total Sugars | 501.0 g | ||
| Protein | 114.0 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 54.8 mg | 304% | |
| Potassium | 4949 mg | 105% | |
*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.
