Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our nutty chocolate squares, a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful squares feature a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and crunchy nuts, encased in a crisp and buttery crust. With variations ranging from classic chocolate chip to decadent peanut butter, each bite offers a unique taste sensation. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these irresistible treats, providing you with step-by-step instructions to recreate these delectable squares in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET AND SALTY CRUNCHY NUT BARS
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 4h20m
Yield 24 slices
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Be still my beating heart! Or perhaps this is not the best thing to say here, given the likelihood of this lusciously over-the-top piece of chocolate excess inducing just such an outcome. I wouldn't want to make this very often, so impossible is it to walk away from with any conviction. I fear it is the kitchen equivalent to crack cocaine.
- Still, as the French say "Everything in moderation, even moderation." This is gloriously intemperate, riotously vulgar. I love it.
- The key is the blaring balance between sweet and salty: it's like several klaxons going off in your head as you eat. And it's strange that while I would normally eschew an all-milk chocolate offering, I prefer it here to the bittersweet-and-milk mixed version. Not that either is bad, and since the jury is matched on this, I feel it only right to alert you to either option. For what it's worth, I like the darker version in the round pan and cut into panforte-type skinny wedges, and my preferred milk chocolate version set in a rectangular pan and cut into chunky, squat slabs (rather as I feel and look like after eating too many of them).
- Line your springform pan with aluminum foil or use a foil pan.
- Break up or chop the chocolate into pieces, and drop into a heavy-based saucepan. Add the butter and syrup, put on a low heat, and melt gently together.
- Tip the peanuts into a bowl, and crush the honeycomb candy with your hands, letting the golden-glinting rubble fall into the nuts.
- Take the melted chocolate mixture off the heat and stir in the peanuts and crushed honeycomb candy, then tip straight into the springform pan or foil pan. Smooth the top of the mixture as much as you can, pressing down with a silicon spatula or vinyl-disposable-gloved hand. Put into the refrigerator for about 4 hours, and once set, cut into slices as desired.
- Make Ahead Note: The bars can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer slices to airtight container, layered with parchment paper, and store in refrigerator. Keeps for 3 to 4 days.
CHOCOLATE NUT SQUARES
Once you make and take these deceptively easy-but-so-impressive nut squares anywhere to share, they'll become your most requested specialty. Those who work in Betty's Kitchens know it's true.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h52m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mix brown sugar, 1 cup butter, the vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour. Spread evenly in bottom of ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until light brown. Cool 20 minutes.
- While crust is baking, heat chocolate chips, corn syrup and 2 tablespoons butter in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Cool 20 minutes.
- Spread chocolate mixture over crust. Sprinkle with nuts; gently press into chocolate. Refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours or until chocolate is firm. For 48 squares, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg
NUTTY CHOCOLATE BARS
These Nutty Chocolate Bars are easy to make and delicious!
Provided by The Southern Lady
Categories Snack
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place graham crackers in a sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have 2 cups of crumbs. Mix the crumbs well with the melted butter. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray and pat the crumb mixture into the bottom of the dish. Bake this in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Mix the milk with the coconut in a bowl using a spoon. Spread over graham cracker crust and return to 350 degree oven for 15 more minutes. Remove and sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over the top. Return to 350 degree oven about 5 more minutes or just until chocolate chips are warm enough to spread with a knife. Let cool in refrigerator. Cut into small squares. Makes about 30 pieces depending on what size you cut the bars
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.
CHUNKY CHOCOLATE NUT BARS
Adding cinnamon to basic vanilla shortbread lends these bars an extra Christmassy fragrance
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Snack, Treat
Time 1h
Yield Makes 44 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4/fan 160C. Grease the base and sides of 2 shallow 28cm x 18cm baking tins and line each with a single sheet of greaseproof paper to come well above the rim of the tin (this makes it easy to lift out). Grease the paper.
- Pack half the dough into the base of each tin, pressing it into the corners. Scatter with the whole nuts, making sure they are evenly distributed. Press them deeply into the dough to secure.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the nuts and edges of the biscuits are golden. Carefully lift out of the tins, still on the paper, and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Melt the plain and milk chocolates in separate bowls set over pans of simmering water. Leaving the slabs of biscuit on the paper, carefully cut each slab widthways into 2cm/¾in slices (don't worry if the nuts seem to be loose - they will be kept in place by the melted chocolate).
- Spread the slices so they are 1-2cm apart and drizzle diagonal lines of melted plain chocolate over them, using a dessert spoon. Then drizzle the milk chocolate over the plain and leave in a cool place to set. Cut each biscuit in half widthways. They will keep fresh for up to a week stored in an airtight tin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
SIMPLY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CRISPY SQUARES !
This recipe is a favorite with our family and friends. I especially love it cause it is so yummy and takes only 5 minutes to make. Great to make when in a pinch. If you love the chocolate and peanut butter combination... you will fall in love with this recipe.
Provided by Snowbaby
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a pot, melt the first three ingredient on low heat while stirring constantly.
- Once melted, add in remaining ingredients.
- Pour into a parchment lined or well buttered 9x13 pan.
- Smooth and lightly press contents into your pan using the back of a spoon.
- Refridgerate for 30 minutes.
- Cut into desired slices and serve.
- Enjoy!
HEALTHY CHOCOLATE NUT SQUARES
These are very healthy. When I make them I usually eat a large square for breakfast, and then eat a few squares every few hours as snacks. They actually taste like dessert, but they're healthy enough to eat for a meal. This is a revised recipe that I got from the back of Seven in the Morning cereal.
Provided by ShaGun
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 16 squares, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients through the cinnamon (cereal, oats, whole wheat flour, flax seeds, wheat germ, nuts, chocolate chips, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon) in a large mixing bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Pour into lightly sprayed 13x9 dish.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 13.4, Sodium 139.1, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 4.4
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense texture. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the squares until they are just set. Overbaking can result in a dry, crumbly texture.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
- Store the squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These nutty chocolate squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual snack to a special dessert. With their rich chocolate flavor, crunchy nuts, and chewy texture, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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