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Chocolate Walnut Layer Bars

Chocolate Walnut Layer Bars prepared dish

These rich and indulgent chocolate walnut layer bars feature a buttery crust, a creamy chocolate filling, and a crunchy walnut topping. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, they are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, unsalted butter.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 eggs (large)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and stir until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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