Description
These chewy chocolate bars combine rich chocolate with a hint of vanilla and brown sugar, creating a beloved holiday treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir granulated and brown sugar into the melted butter until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan, then cut into squares.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative. These bars pair wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or hot cocoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate bars, holiday treats, Christmas desserts, chewy chocolate, festive baking