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Three bars stacked on a piece of parchment paper.

Decadent Nut Bars

Erika Marucci
Buttery, rich and nutty, these bars are even better than you think thanks to the chocolate chips and desiccated coconut that give them the sweetness they deserve.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

FOR THE BASE

  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

FOR THE TOPPING

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips (milk or semi sweet)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (coarsely chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line an 8 inch (20cm) square cake pan with parchment paper.

FOR THE BASE

  • In a large bowl cream the butter for 2 minutes add the brown sugar and beat to combine. Sift in the flour and mix with a fork or clean hands to form a crumbly mixture. Pat evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

FOR THE TOPPING

  • In a medium/large bowl whisk the eggs until slightly beaten, add the brown sugar and vanilla and whisk to combine, whisk in the sifted corn starch, salt and baking powder. Add the coconut, chocolate chips and nuts. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the topping over the base and bake for 20-25 minutes until set, and golden brown around the edges. Let cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!

Notes

To make cutting into bars easier, chill the nut bar for 1 hour then cut. 
These Decadent Nut bars are best kept refrigerated. Cut them into squares and store them in an airtight container. Place a parchment paper sheet in between the layers so that they don't stick to each other. They will last in the fridge for about a week.
The bars can also be frozen. Store them exactly as you would if you were going to refrigerate them and place them in the freezer instead. They will last for about 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy nut bar cookies, easy nut squares, nut bars
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