Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars! Featuring a buttery, flaky shortbread crust made in a food processor and a rich, decadent chocolate walnut filling, these bars are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, this recipe yields approximately 12-16 servings. Get ready for chocolatey goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 197.5 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust

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How to Make Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  3. **Make the crust:**
  4. In a food processor, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined.
  5. Add ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  8. **Make the filling:**
  9. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup light corn syrup, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  10. Stir in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  11. Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
  13. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

24g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust?

Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust?

Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust has approximately 197.5 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust?

The key ingredients for Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust are Flour, Sugar, Butter, Salt, Eggs, Light Corn Syrup. See the full list with measurements above.

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