Best 2 Chocolate Maple Bars Recipes

Chocolate maple bars are a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. With their chocolatey, maple-y goodness, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy at home or a dessert to bring to a party, chocolate maple bars are always a hit. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes available so that you can create this delicious treat in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE MAPLE BARS

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My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my cooking and baking. These bars are delicious! -Cathy Schumacher, Alto, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, syrup and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Remove half the batter to another bowl., Combine melted chocolate and pecans; stir into 1 bowl of batter. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Add coconut to remaining batter. Spread carefully over chocolate batter. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Gradually add syrup, beating until smooth. Fold in marshmallows. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAPLE CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS

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I found this at Hersheys.com while looking for desserts with maple and chocolate ZWT 3: Canadian (maple) and U.S. (pecans)

Provided by lucid501

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, cold
2 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk!)
1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring
2 cups pecan halves or 2 cups pecan pieces

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Stir together flour, sugar, cocoa and salt in large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1 beaten egg. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Bake 25 minutes. Meanwhile, beat sweetened condensed milk, remaining 1 egg and flavoring in medium bowl; stir in pecan halves. Pour over prepared crust, distributing pecan halves evenly. Return to oven.
Bake 25 minutes longer or until golden. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered at room temperature. About 24 to 36 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 67.8, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 14.9, Protein 3.5

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar.
Don't overmix the batter, or your waffles will be tough.
Cook the waffles over medium heat to prevent them from burning.
Serve the waffles warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Chocolate maple bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and sweet maple glaze, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give chocolate maple bars a try!