Chocolate Dream Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Chocolate Dream Bars, a luscious combination of rich chocolate, buttery crust, and a medley of irresistible toppings. This easy-to-make treat begins with a golden shortbread base, topped with a velvety layer of sweetened condensed milk infused with melted semisweet chocolate chips. Finished with an indulgent sprinkle of milk chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and optional flaked coconut, these bars are baked to perfection for a toasty, textured finish. Ready in under an hour and yielding 16 generous servings, Chocolate Dream Bars are perfect for entertaining, potlucks, or whenever chocolate cravings strike. Treat yourself to a dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
• 1.5 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup Milk chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup Flaked coconut (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until the dough comes together and is crumbly but cohesive.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Use your fingertips or the back of a spoon to smooth it out.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk with semisweet chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 7

Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the baked crust, spreading it with a spatula to cover the entire surface.

Step 8

Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and flaked coconut (if using) evenly over the chocolate layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for another 15 minutes, or until the toppings are lightly toasted and set.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares or desired portions.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your decadent Chocolate Dream Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1430.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6366.7

Total Fat 343.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 210.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 283.0mg	0%
Sodium 1266.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 784.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.1g	0%
Total Sugars 603.4g
Protein 96.8g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 1697.1mg	0%
Iron 26.0mg	0%
Potassium 3983.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 47.4%