Best 3 Treasure Chest Bars Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet treat that is not only delicious but also visually appealing? Look no further than treasure chest bars! These delightful treats are made with layers of chocolate, peanut butter, and graham crackers, all encased in a rich chocolate shell. Treasure chest bars are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a snack.

This recipe includes variations for making the bars with or without a graham cracker base, as well as instructions for creating a fun "treasure chest" design using melted chocolate and sprinkles. Additionally, the recipe provides a peanut butter filling option for those who prefer a more classic flavor combination. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TREASURE CHEST



Treasure Chest image

To create this, our crafty kitchen crew started with Almena's temptingly tasty bar cookie recipe to make the treasure chest. Next, our cooks cut up an oatmeal container to form a curved lid, lined it with aluminum foil and frosted it before attaching it to the chest. For the crowning touch, they filled the top of the solid chest with "treasure"-in the form of candy coins and lollipop rings. Serve a Treasure Chest yourself and see if you don't see lots of "jolly Roger" faces.-Almena Hoke, Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2/3 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped hickory nuts or walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
1 empty Quaker Oats container (42 ounces)
Aluminum foil
8 pieces black licorice (8 inches each)
Jelly beans
3 red Lifesavers
Foil-covered chocolate coins
Lollipop rings, optional
Additional brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the batter and mix well. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. With a sharp knife, cut into four 7-1/2x5-in. pieces. Center one piece on a 15-in.-square covered board; frost the top. Repeat layers twice. Top with the last piece., Cut ends from the oatmeal container and discard; cut remaining portion into a 7-1/2-in. piece. Cut in half lengthwise to form lid (discard remaining pieces). Cover lid with foil. Frost to within 1 in of one long side. Carefully insert the unfrosted edge between second and third layers of chest. Frost top and sides of chest., Cut two licorice pieces into 7-1/2-in. lengths and two into 5-in. lengths; place horizontally around top edges of chest. From the remaining licorice, cut six 2-3/4-in. pieces and six 1/2-in. pieces. Press one 2-3/4-in. piece onto each corner and two vertically on the front of the chest., For handles, center a Lifesaver on the front and each side of chest; press two 1/2-in. licorice pieces on either side of Lifesavers. Press three jelly beans on either side of front chest handle between licorice pieces (see photo). Fill the top of the chest with chocolate coins, remaining jelly beans and lollipop rings if desired. Sprinkle brown sugar around chest for sand., To serve, remove and discard lid. Divide candy among plates. Cut treasure chest with a sharp knife and place on plates.

Nutrition Facts :

TREASURE CHEST BARS



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A co-worker gave me this recipe about 28 years ago. I think she found it in a magazine around the holidays. My kids like having them on the Christmas Cookie Tray. It wouldn't be Christmas without them for my oldest. (The other kids have their favorites.) This is a bar cookie with cherries, nuts and chocolate chips

Provided by MrsC7606

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
6 ounces chocolate chips (I like semisweet.)
1 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped nuts (I like walnuts or pecans.)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons soft butter
2 -3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 unsweetened chocolate square

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 Grease and flour 15x10x1" jelly roll pan.
  • Cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar.
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla and eggs.
  • Blend at medium speed until smooth.
  • Stir in cherries, chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Icing: combine powdered sugar, butter, milk and vanilla.
  • Spread on warm bars.
  • Drizzle 1/2 square melted unsweetened chocolate over bars.
  • Cool and cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 104.4, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15.1, Protein 2.2

TREASURE CHEST BARS



Treasure Chest Bars image

Number Of Ingredients 18

BARS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
dash salt
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 bars (1.45-oz) milk chocolate candy, cut into small pieces
1 cup maraschino cherry, drained, halved
1 cup coarsely chopped mixed nuts
ICING
1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients except chocolate, cherries and nuts. Blend at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. By hand, stir in chocolate, cherries and nuts spread in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.In small heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown butter until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons milk blend until smooth and of desired spreading consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool completely.HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: No change.Nutrition Per Serving (1 bar): Calories 120 Protein 2g Carbohydrate 15g Fat 6g Sodium 55mgFrom "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bars.
  • Don't overcook the bars. They should be slightly gooey in the center.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days.
  • You can add other ingredients to the bars, such as nuts, dried fruit, or candy. Get creative and have fun!

Conclusion:

Treasure Chest Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Treasure Chest Bars a try.

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