Chocolate Treat Bar Sweet (Printable version)

Rich, chewy chocolate bars with gooey layers and crunchy toppings. Easy 45-minute treat perfect for chocolate lovers.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

04 - 1/4 tsp salt

05 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

06 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

07 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

08 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

09 - 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

02 - Combine flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl until crumbly dough forms. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan.

03 - Bake base for 10 minutes until lightly golden.

04 - Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

05 - Spread chocolate mixture evenly over the baked crust.

06 - Sprinkle with chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and coconut if using.

07 - Bake for an additional 15 minutes until edges are set.

08 - Cool completely in pan, then lift out and cut into bars.

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The base is buttery and tender, perfectly balancing the rich chocolate layer on top
You probably have everything in your pantry right now
They travel well for picnics, potlucks, or midnight snacks

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Do not overbake or the chocolate layer will become dry and fudge-like texture will be lost
Let these cool completely before cutting or they will fall apart into a messy chocolate pile
A hot knife dipped in water between cuts makes the cleanest slices

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Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a smoother texture
Use a glass measuring cup for the condensed milk, it lets you scrape out every last drop