Easy Homemade Chocolate Bar
A simple and comforting homemade chocolate bar recipe that balances rich chocolate, a tender base, and optional seasonal toppings.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the Chocolate
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans) Toast before using.
- 1/2 cup oat streusel (butter, oats, brown sugar) See variation for recipe.
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Make the base
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a second bowl, beat melted butter with brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
Add chocolate and bake
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and half the milk chocolate chips.
- Press the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining milk chocolate chips and any chopped nuts or streusel on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden and a toothpick near the center comes out with moist crumbs (not raw batter).
Cool and slice
- Allow bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift them out, then slice into squares.
Notes
Measure flour correctly to avoid dry, crumbly bars. Don’t overmix to keep the texture tender. Use good chocolate for a richer flavor. Toast nuts to amplify their flavor. For neat slices, chill the pan briefly and use a sharp knife.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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