Chunky Bars

Get ready to indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chunky Bars—a decadent treat packed with layers of texture and flavor! Perfectly chewy and golden brown, these bars are studded with generous dark chocolate chunks, caramel bits, and a medley of crunchy walnuts and pecans for the ultimate dessert experience. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between fudgy richness and nutty crunch. Whether you’re baking for a party or craving a homemade sweet snack, these chunky dessert bars are sure to wow your taste buds. Serve them alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them solo for a delightful burst of caramel-chocolate bliss. Perfect for dessert lovers and a must-try recipe for any baking enthusiast!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Dark chocolate chunks
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 1 cup Caramel bits

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, and caramel bits using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles.

Step 10

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1516.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7232.4

Total Fat 379.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 162.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 660.0mg	0%
Sodium 3127.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 894.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.7g	0%
Total Sugars 581.2g
Protein 91.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 779.1mg	0%
Iron 63.4mg	0%
Potassium 4195.8mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 48.6%