Danish Chocolate Bars

Indulge in the rich decadence of Danish Chocolate Bars, a buttery and tender dessert featuring a golden shortbread crust topped with a silky chocolate ganache. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this simple yet elegant recipe combines pantry staples like semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla to create a truly irresistible treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an afternoon indulgence, these bars can be dressed up with a sprinkling of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness. Whether you're baking for a crowd or treating yourself, these fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth bars will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a soft dough.

Step 6

Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create a crust.

Step 7

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 8

While the crust cools, prepare the chocolate filling. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and glossy, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 9

Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 10

Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate layer is set.

Step 11

Once set, remove the bars from the pan and slice into squares or rectangles.

Step 12

Dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1056.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4268.6

Total Fat 216.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 740mg	0%
Sodium 1239.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 573.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 352.6g
Protein 54.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 113.8mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 437.3mg	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: 43.7%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 51.4%