Decadent Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Bars
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of these Decadent Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Bars. With a buttery, flaky shortbread crust and a luscious filling made with velvety semi-sweet chocolate and crunchy walnuts, these bars are the perfect combination of texture and flavor. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself to a sweet delight, these bars are sure to impress. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the crisp crust and the soft, chewy chocolate-walnut center, promising to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy them on their own as a delicious dessert any time of day!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Flour
2 cups (All-purpose flour)
Sugar
1/2 cup (Granulated sugar for crust)
Butter
2/3 cup (Cold butter, cut into small pieces)
Salt
1 pinch (Used in crust)
Eggs
3 large (Whisked for filling)
Light Corn Syrup
3/4 cup (Liquid ingredient for filling)
White Sugar
3/4 cup (Granulated sugar for filling)
Melted Butter
2 tablespoons (For filling, melted)
Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons (For flavoring in filling)
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 (12-ounce) package (Chocolate chips for filling)
Walnuts
1 1/2 cups (Coarsely chopped for filling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan generously to prevent sticking.
3
In a food processor, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pulse for 4–5 seconds until well mixed.
4
Add 2/3 cup of cold butter, cut into small pieces, to the flour mixture. Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5
Press the crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
6
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until it is lightly golden brown.
7
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup of light corn syrup, 3/4 cup of white sugar, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
8
Gently fold in 1 (12-ounce) package of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of coarsely chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
9
Once the crust is done baking, carefully pour the chocolate and walnut mixture over the hot crust, spreading it out evenly.
10
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recipe name?
The recipe is for Decadent Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Bars.
What size baking pan should I use?
You should use a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How do I prepare the baking pan?
Butter the baking pan generously to prevent the shortbread from sticking.
What ingredients are in the shortbread crust?
The crust contains 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, a pinch of salt, and 2/3 cup of cold butter.
How do I combine the crust ingredients?
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor for 4 to 5 seconds, then add the cold butter and process until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Should the butter for the crust be cold or melted?
The butter for the crust should be cold and cut into small pieces.
How long does the crust bake initially?
The crust should bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
What are the filling ingredients?
The filling consists of 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup light corn syrup, 3/4 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and walnuts.
How many eggs are required for the filling?
You will need 3 large eggs for the filling.
What kind of corn syrup is used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of light corn syrup.
How much sugar is in the filling?
There is 3/4 cup of white granulated sugar in the filling.
How much vanilla extract should I add?
Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract for flavoring.
What type of chocolate chips are best for these bars?
One 12-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips is recommended.
How should the walnuts be prepared?
The walnuts should be coarsely chopped, totaling 1 1/2 cups.
How is the filling mixed?
Whisk the eggs, syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth, then gently fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
Should the filling be poured on a hot or cold crust?
The mixture should be poured over the crust while it is still hot.
How long is the second baking period?
Bake the bars for an additional 25 to 30 minutes once the filling is added.
How do I check if the bars are done?
The bars are done when the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Do I need to let the bars cool before cutting?
Yes, allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 11 ingredients in total for this recipe.
What is the description of the crust texture?
The crust is described as buttery, flaky, and crisp.
What is the description of the filling texture?
The filling is described as luscious, soft, chewy, and velvety.
Can I serve these bars warm?
Yes, they can be served warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Is a food processor necessary for this recipe?
A food processor is used to quickly mix the crust ingredients into coarse crumbs.
How much melted butter is in the filling?
The filling uses 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
What kind of flour is used?
The recipe uses all-purpose flour.
What are the main flavor profiles of these bars?
The primary flavors are chocolate, walnut, and buttery shortbread.
Are these bars suitable for entertaining guests?
Yes, their decadent nature makes them a perfect dessert for guests or special treats.
What should the crust look like after the first bake?
The crust should be lightly golden brown after the initial 15 minutes of baking.