Walnut Crumb Bars
Indulge in the buttery bliss of Walnut Crumb Bars, a dessert that combines a tender, golden crust with a luscious layer of sweetened condensed milk and crunchy walnuts. Perfectly balanced with a crumbly topping, this simple yet decadent recipe is an effortless crowd-pleaser, ready in under an hour. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, these bars boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture complemented by the nutty richness of chopped walnuts. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or just a treat-yourself moment, Walnut Crumb Bars are easy to prepare and make up to 16 generous servings. Whether paired with your morning coffee or as an after-dinner dessert, these bars are guaranteed to become an instant favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams brown sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 150 grams walnuts, chopped
- 300 milliliters sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Reserve 1/3 of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining 2/3 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust layer.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the condensed milk layer.
Take the reserved dough and crumble it over the top of the walnut layer, covering it as evenly as possible.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift out the bars.
Slice into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 315.7 g | 405% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.7 g | 668% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 793 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 2304 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 658.8 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.5 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1429 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 2699 mg | 57% | |
*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.
