Chocolate Walnut Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Walnut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Crust:; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons butter; Topping:; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

Crust:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
Topping:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square pan.
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the 6 tablespoons of butter and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in the flour and walnuts. Press into the prepared pan.
3
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
4
To make the topping: Beat the 2 tablespoons butter, water, cocoa, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth and shiny. Spread evenly onto the baked crust.
5
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until set. Dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into 24 bars when cool. These taste best served chilled.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chocolate Walnut Bars

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