Austrian Chocolate Walnut Bars Recipe

Name: Austrian Chocolate Walnut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup apricot preserves; 4 eggs; 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar; ¼ cup unsweetened dutch cocoa; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups walnuts, toasted and finely ground; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon light-color corn syrup; 1 tablespoon rum; about 40 walnut halves, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup apricot preserves
4 eggs
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup unsweetened dutch cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups walnuts, toasted and finely ground
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light-color corn syrup
1 tablespoon rum
about 40 walnut halves, toasted (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
3
In a large bowl, beat the 1 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
4
Add the 1/2 cup brown sugar.
5
Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
6
Gradually add flour, beating on low speed just until combined (mixture will look slightly dry).
7
Press mixture into prepared pan.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
9
Carefully spread preserves over hot crust.
10
In another large bowl, beat eggs on medium-high speed for 3 minutes.
11
Add the 1-1/2 cups brown sugar, the cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.
12
Beat on low speed for 3 minutes.
13
Gradually add the finely ground walnuts, beating just until combined.
14
Carefully spread chocolate mixture evenly over preserves.
15
Bake about 30 minutes or until set.
16
Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
17
Icing:.
18
In a medium heavy saucepan, combine bittersweet chocolate and the 3 tablespoons butter.
19
Cook and stir over low heat until melted.
20
Stir in corn syrup and rum.
21
Spread icing over cooled uncut cookies.
22
If desired, top with the walnut halves.
23
Let stand for 1 to 2 hours or until chocolate is set.
24
Using a sharp knife, loosen edges of cookies from sides of pan.
25
Cut into bars.

2222

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup apricot preserves, and more.

Yes, Austrian Chocolate Walnut Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Austrian Chocolate Walnut Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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