Gooey Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Gooey Bars, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! This irresistible recipe layers a buttery, soft cookie dough base with rich, creamy sweetened condensed milk, gooey melted chocolate chips, and a hint of crunchy nuts for optional texture. The top is dotted with dollops of dough that bake to golden perfection, creating a luscious contrast of flavors and textures. Ready in just 45 minutes, these bars are the ideal treat for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you crave something sweet and satisfying. Serve them warm for maximum gooeyness or chilled for a firmer bite—either way, they’ll disappear in seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened condensed milk
• 1.5 cups Chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 5

Press two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create the base layer.

Step 6

Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the base layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) over the condensed milk layer.

Step 8

Take the remaining dough and drop small spoonfuls across the top of the filling. There is no need to spread it out, as the dough will expand during baking.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. The center will still look slightly gooey—that's perfect!

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Step 11

Enjoy your Gooey Bars as a decadent dessert or sweet treat anytime!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1658.5 grams (1658.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6667

Total Fat 284.20g	364%
Saturated Fat 144.80g	724%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 755mg	252%
Sodium 2387mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 1024.20g	372%
Dietary Fiber 32.40g	116%
Total Sugars 797.50g
Protein 89.40g	179%

Vitamin D 112IU	559%
Calcium 1555mg	120%
Iron 27mg	152%
Potassium 3640mg	77%

*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: 36.5%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 58.4%