Party Bars
Get ready to wow your guests with these irresistibly sweet and nutty Party Bars! Featuring a golden, buttery crust layered with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans or walnuts, these bars strike the perfect balance of texture and flavor. A crumbly topping made from the same rich dough adds an extra layer of indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 25-minute bake, this easy dessert is ideal for potlucks, birthdays, or any celebration needing a crowd-pleasing treat. Plus, they’re simple to slice and serve, making them the ultimate dessert for sharing. Whether you're hosting a party or craving a homemade delight, these Party Bars are sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Whisk the vanilla extract and eggs into the melted butter. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the crust, followed by the chopped pecans or walnuts.
Crumble the remaining dough over the chocolate and nuts, creating a crumbly topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges look set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! These bars are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet treat for any occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 240.6 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.9 g | 544% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 1883 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 640.5 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.4 g | ||
| Protein | 70.4 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 951 mg | 20% | |
*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.
