Fudge Filled Bars

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with these rich and chewy Fudge Filled Bars! Featuring a buttery, brown sugar cookie dough base layered with luscious, homemade chocolate fudge made from semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, these bars strike the perfect balance between gooey decadence and irresistible crunch. A crumbly topping of reserved dough adds a golden, bakery-style finish, while optional walnuts or pecans provide a delightful nutty texture. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry staples, these crowd-pleasing dessert bars are perfect for parties, bake sales, or as a sweet treat to savor at home. Serve them as is or pair with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Reserve approximately 1 1/2 cups of the dough for the topping. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 8

If using nuts, stir them into the melted chocolate mixture.

Step 9

Spread the chocolate fudge mixture evenly over the pressed dough layer in the pan.

Step 10

Using small pieces of the reserved dough, crumble it over the top of the fudge layer, leaving some of the fudge exposed.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and set.

Step 12

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 13

Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1877.6 grams (1877.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8132

Total Fat 432.10g	554%
Saturated Fat 222.20g	1111%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 1089mg	363%
Sodium 3326mg	145%
Total Carbohydrate 1039.90g	378%
Dietary Fiber 37.20g	133%
Total Sugars 797.50g
Protein 113.90g	228%

Vitamin D 118IU	591%
Calcium 1519mg	117%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 2708mg	58%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 48.9%