Grandma Lou Lou's Chocolate Layer Bars Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down from Grandma Lou Lou! These rich and fudgy chocolate layer bars are incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Featuring a moist cake base, topped with creamy coconut, chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, and a luscious layer of sweetened condensed milk, these bars are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Get ready to experience a taste of pure chocolate heaven!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 255 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Grandma Lou Lou's Chocolate Layer Bars

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How to Make Grandma Lou Lou's Chocolate Layer Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Mix until just combined.
  3. Press the batter firmly into the prepared 9x13 inch pan.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the shredded coconut over the batter.
  5. Next, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the coconut.
  6. Finally, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate chips.
  7. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top layer of nuts.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting.
  10. Once cooled, cut into 24 bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

36g

Carbs

11g