Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars with Shortbread Crust

Indulge in the perfect combination of buttery, crumbly shortbread and rich, gooey filling with these irresistible Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars with Shortbread Crust. The recipe begins with a golden, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread layer made from cold unsalted butter and a touch of sugar for the ideal base. Topped with a luscious filling of sweet brown sugar, velvety semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, these bars strike the ultimate balance between sweet and nutty. A drizzle of light corn syrup adds a caramelized gloss, while the eggs and flour create a custard-like texture that holds it all together. Ready in just over an hour, these bars are the perfect dessert for gatherings or an indulgent treat for yourself. Serve them at room temperature or slightly warmed with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup (cold, cut into cubes) unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup
• 2 whole large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup (coarsely chopped) walnuts
• 2 tablespoons (for filling) all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Add 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup packed brown sugar, 0.5 cup light corn syrup, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 6

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the filling mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Stir in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.

Step 8

Pour the filling mixture over the pre-baked shortbread crust, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 9

Return the dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown on top.

Step 10

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out with the parchment overhang.

Step 11

Cut into 12 squares or desired serving sizes and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1131.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4761.5

Total Fat 232.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.6g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 810.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 658.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 424.9g
Protein 68.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 353.8mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 1175.4mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 52.7%