Fudge Nut Bars Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Fudge Nut Bars! A buttery cookie dough crust is topped with a rich, fudgy chocolate filling studded with crunchy nuts. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 251.7 kcal

Protein 7g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fudge Nut Bars

2 cups (4 sticks) margarine
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Baking Soda
Rolled Oats
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your favorite)
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

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How to Make Fudge Nut Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
**Make the Cookie Dough:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
**Make the Fudge Filling:** In a medium saucepan set over a pan of simmering water (double boiler), combine 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup (1 stick) margarine, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
Stir frequently until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your favorite) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Spread about ⅔ of the cookie dough evenly in the prepared jelly roll pan.
Pour the fudge filling over the cookie dough layer and spread evenly.
Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough over the fudge filling.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.