Best 16 Chocolate Nut Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE NUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the flour, sugar and salt; beat just until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk and 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips. Cook and stir until chips are melted. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Spread mixture over crust., Combine the nuts and milk chocolate chips with the remaining semisweet chocolate chips and crumb mixture. Sprinkle over filling. Bake 15-20 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE RAISIN NUT CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar. Beat egg slightly and add. Stir in milk and vanilla.
• Crush raisin bran cereal and blend with flour. Combine with other ingredients.
• Spread mixture into a 9 x 9 inch greased pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. (May add extra raisins.).
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When cool cut into small squares.

DARK CHOCOLATE NUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush an 8-by-8-inch dish with 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil and set aside.
• Combine the coconut flakes, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, trail mix and flaxseed and spread into an even layer on a baking sheet. Toast until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the temperature on a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour over the nut mixture and stir to coat. Use a rubber spatula to press the mixture into the prepared dish and let cool until set, about 30 minutes.
• To make the chocolate drizzle, combine the chocolate chips and remaining 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl and place over a small pot of simmering water. Heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, combine the chocolate and oil and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring often, until melted and smooth.)
• Drizzle the chocolate over the mixture. When set, cut into bars and serve.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP-NUT BARS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl cream together butter with sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
• Add in water, maple extract and 2 egg yolks (reserve the whites in another bowl) beat for 2-3 minutes.
• Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and cinnamon (if using) then add to the creamed mixture; mix until combined.
• Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.
• Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then add in in 1/2 cup brown sugar; blend well.
• Spread the egg white mixture over the top of the chocolate chips.
• Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts.
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until the meringue is light brown.
• Cut the bars while still hot.

CHOCOLATE-APRICOT NUT BARS

Steps:

• Pulse apricots, almonds, 1 tablespoon coconut, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until finely ground.
• Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving an inch overhang on all sides. Transfer mixture to pan and press firmly to form a rectangle.
• Use parchment overhang to remove from pan. Drizzle mixture with chocolate and sprinkle with remaining coconut.
• Transfer to refrigerator and leave until firm, about 15 minutes. Slice into six bars.

CHOCOLATE NUT TOFFEE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Reserve 2 tablespoons butter. In large mixer bowl, beat remaining butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour and cocoa; mix well. With floured hands, pressed into greased 13"x9" pan. Bake 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine reserved butter and sweetened condensed milk; cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from oven; immediately top with chips. Let stand 1 minute; spread while warm. Top with nuts. Cool. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE-NUT CREAM CHEESE BARS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375°.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch pan.
• In a saucepan, combine chocolate pieces, cream cheese and evaporated milk; stir over low heat until smooth, then set aside.
• Stir in chopped nuts In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter or margarine (if using), until light and fluffy, then blend in eggs and vanilla.
• Mix together flour baking powder and salt, then add to the creamed mixture; mix well to combine.
• Press half of the mixture into the bottom the prepared baking pan, then spread the chocolate mixture over crust.
• Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture, then press down gently.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned.
• Cool then cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE NUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Line 8" square baking pan with foil, pressing foil into corners to cover completely and leaving 1" overhang on sides.
• Spread oats on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until light golden brown. Let cool, then place in large bowl.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325.
• Spread hazelnuts and walnuts on baking sheet. Bake 9-11 minutes or just until cut sides begin to brown lightly. Let cool, then add to toasted oats.
• Stir in confectionary sugar, then set aside.
• Heat chocolate chips and shortening in small heavy saucepan over very low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
• Spread evenly on bottom of prepared 8" square pan.
• Let stand in cool place 15-20 minutes, or until chocolate mixture begins to set, but is not firm.
• Combine butter and salt in microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 20-30 seconds, or until butter is melted and foamy.
• Stir in corn syrup. Let cool slightly, and add vanilla.
• Stir corn syrup mixture into oat mixture, just until moistened.
• Gently spoon over chocolate, spreading evenly into corners.
• Score lightly into 4 strips, then score each strip into 6 pieces.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until firm.
• Remove bars from pan, lifting foil by edges.
• Place on cutting board; cut along score lines into 24 pieces. Remove foil.
• Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CHIP NUT BARS

Steps:

• Stir together flour and brown sugar.
• Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
• Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
• Press the crumb mixture on the bottom of an ungreased 13x9" pan.
• Bake 15 minutes at 350°F While this is baking, combine condensed milk, beaten egg and vanilla in a large bowl.
• Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and nuts.
• Spread evenly over baked crust.
• Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool and cut into bars (quite rich, so make them small!).

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL NUT BARS

Steps:

• Melt caramels with 1/2 cup of milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Combine remaining milk, cake mix and butter. Mix well. Press half of mixture into bottom of greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350, 6 minutes. Sprinkle 1 cup walnuts and chocolate pieces over crust. Top with caramel mixture, spreading it to the edges of the pan. Top with remaining cake mixture, dropping by teaspoonful. Press gently into caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts, pressing lightly into top. Bake at 350, 20 minutes. Cool slightly, refrigerate. Cut into bars and serve.

CHOCOLATE MARBLED BANANA NUT BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, 1/2 cup butter and egg until soft dough forms. Reserve 1 cup of the dough. To the remaining dough, add mashed banana and walnuts; mix well. Spread in bottom of pan.
• In medium microwaveable bowl, microwave 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter on High about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add reserved cookie dough; stir until well blended. Drop chocolate dough by spoonfuls evenly over top of banana mixture; spread gently to almost cover. Swirl chocolate mixture into banana mixture with knife for marbled design.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips on High about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over bars. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE MALLOW NUT BARS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chips, peanut butter and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir until smooth. Add marshmallows and peanuts; stir until well coated. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE NUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°f. Combine crumbs and butter, press firmly on bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan. Or for thicker bars you can use a 9x9 inch pan.
• Bake 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 f.
• Melt condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips and vanilla together in a small saucepan.
• Spread chocolate mixture over prepared crust.Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
• Top with remaining chocolate chips, then nuts.
• Press down firmly.I use a heat safe rubber spatula for this, if you use your hands expect to get sticky.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, use rubber spatula to press topping down again half way through cooking.
• Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-MACADAMIA NUT BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Heat butter and brown sugar in 3-quart saucepan over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted; remove from heat.
• Beat vanilla and eggs into sugar mixture with electric mixer on medium speed. Beat in flour and baking powder on low speed. Stir in half of the nuts and 1/4 cup of the baking chips. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and 1/2 cup of the baking chips.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and center is set. Cool about 30 minutes.
• Melt remaining 1/4 cup baking chips and the shortening in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour into small resealable plastic food-storage bag; seal bag. Cut small opening in a corner of the bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle melted chips over bars. Cool until set. For 48 bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

CHOCOLATE FUDGE NUT BARS

Steps:

• BASE: Cream together the first 4 ingredients. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt; blend in oats and nuts. Save 2/3 cup of mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture into a greased 9 x 9 or 11 x 7 inch pan. FUDGE LAYER: Combine first 4 ingredients in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and add nuts and vanilla. Press mixture over base layer. Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over fudge layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE NUT BARS

Steps:

• FOR THE BASE: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. In a food processor, combine the flour and sugar. Cut the butter into 1-inch pieces and put it on top of the flour mixture. Add the almonds and pulse to blend until the butter pieces are the size of a pea. Press the mixture into the buttered pan. Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are beginning to color. FOR THE TOPPING: In an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and then beat in the flour and salt, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the chopped chocolate and nuts and mix just to incorporate. Spread the topping over the crust and bake for another 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown. The bars should be firm to the touch. TO SERVE: Let the bars cool before cutting.