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Chocolate Chew Bars

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These Chocolate Chew Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a distinct two-layer texture that keeps you coming back for more. The base is a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust that bakes into a crisp foundation, while the top layer is a dense, gooey cookie dough packed with brown sugar, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts. Once cooled, a simple yet elegant chocolate glaze is drizzled over the top, adding a final burst of richness. They are incredibly moist and chewy, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and salt. Ideal for potlucks, holiday exchanges, or simply satisfying a late-night sweet tooth, these bars are easy to make and always disappear quickly from the plate.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 859.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Chocolate Chew Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a distinct two-layer texture that keeps you coming back for more. The base is a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust that bakes into a crisp foundation, while the top layer is a dense, gooey cookie dough packed with brown sugar, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts. Once cooled, a simple yet elegant chocolate glaze is drizzled over the top, adding a final burst of richness. They are incredibly moist and chewy, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and salt. Ideal for potlucks, holiday exchanges, or simply satisfying a late-night sweet tooth, these bars are easy to make and always disappear quickly from the plate.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup PACKED BROWN SUGAR
  • 3 tablespoon BUTTER
  • 1/2 cup FLOUR
  • 1 EGG - BEATEN
  • 1/2 cup PACKED BROWN SUGAR
  • 1 tablespoon FLOUR
  • 1/2 teaspoon BAKING POWDER
  • 1/2 teaspoon VANILLA
  • 1/4 teaspoon SALT
  • 1/2 cup CHOCOLATE CHIPS
  • 1/2 cup NUTS - CHOPPED
  • 1 CHOCOLATE GLAZE (BELOW)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) if using conventional oven method, or prepare a microwave-safe 8x8 inch dish.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, flour, and baking powder. Mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3
    Press the crumbly mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan (or microwave-safe dish).
  4. 4
    Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from oven. If using a microwave, cook the crust uncovered for 4-6 minutes, turning the dish 1/4 turn every 2 minutes, until almost dry. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    While the crust bakes, whisk together the beaten egg, packed brown sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
  6. 6
    Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
  7. 7
    Spread this top layer evenly over the baked crust.
  8. 8
    Return to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the top loses its glossy sheen and feels set. If using a microwave, cook uncovered for 7-10 minutes, turning the dish every 3 minutes, until the top is no longer glossy.
  9. 9
    Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for clean cutting.
  10. 10
    To make the glaze, combine cocoa powder, butter, and boiling water (or microwave for 30 seconds) in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
  11. 11
    Mix in powdered sugar until the glaze is thick and smooth.
  12. 12
    Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the completely cooled bars.
  13. 13
    Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the glaze, then cut into 2 x 1 1/4 inch bars.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 859.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.0g68%
Saturated Fat 16.3g82%
Cholesterol 26.9mg9%
Sodium 1422.8mg60%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g36%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
Sugars 72.8g
Protein 10.9g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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