Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars Recipe

These decadent Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars are a quick and easy dessert that's perfect for any occasion! Inspired by Camilla Saulsbury's Cake Mix Cookies, this recipe delivers rich, chocolatey goodness with a buttery cake mix crust and a luscious chocolate truffle filling. Get ready for rave reviews – even college students will think they're "the bomb!" Minimal prep time (just 10 minutes!) and impressive results make these bars a must-try.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 271.2 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars

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How to Make Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray the bottom only of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, 1/2 cup (113g) melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg.
  4. Mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, or until crumbly.
  5. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture.
  6. Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk.
  9. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  11. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the hot crust.
  12. Stir 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and the reserved 1 cup of chocolate chips into the reserved crumb mixture.
  13. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the chocolate filling.
  14. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and firm to the touch.
  15. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

30g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars?

Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars?

Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars has approximately 271.2 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Truffle Crumb Bars are Chocolate Cake Mix, Butter, Egg, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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