Delicious and Nutty Chocolate Walnut Bars

These chocolate walnut bars are a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and the crunchiness of walnuts. They make for a great dessert or snack option for chocolate lovers. With a buttery crust, a gooey chocolate filling, and a generous amount of walnuts, these bars are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. The recipe is easy to follow, and the bars can be prepared in less than an hour. Enjoy these delightful treats with a glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
5. While the crust is baking, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
6. Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the crust.
7. Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the walnuts and crust.
8. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the condensed milk and walnuts.
9. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the top is set.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
11. Cut into bars and serve.

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