Chocolate Walnut Bars Recipe
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Chocolate Walnut Bars

By: Joanna 
"It is an easy recipe but turns out great. Chocolate fans will love it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 bars
 

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons butter
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  • 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

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 101 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2010 by Frenchie   view full review
Made only the crust (with pecans rather than walnuts) and, after baking the crust as directed,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by belle4397   view full review
Don't make these if you would rather not eat the whole pan at once, because you won't be able...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2008 by melpy   view full review
I was skeptical while I was making these. The chocolate batter was runny and I didn't think it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
IMO, just an average bar. The chocolate part was very, very thin and runny before baking....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by NYCAN   view full review
This was incredibly easy to make although I needed about 25-30 minutes in the oven for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by Tinky   view full review
I made these bars and took some to the office and some to my son's home. Everyone including...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2009 by bezick2   view full review
This was a really tasty and easy recipe. The walnut crust was delicious and not too sweet. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by kmelby   view full review
Hmmm, the topping is brownie-esque, the crust is great. i was hoping for more of a smooth,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008 by Diabetic Diva   view full review
These are fabulous - like an English Toffee bar. I used Pecans instead of walnuts and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by Stevie Bowden   view full review
The crust was really good, but I expected much more chocolate. I would double the chocolate...

 

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