Chocolate Cookie Bars

These chocolate cookie bars are full of walnuts and chocolate chips, and are made with cocoa powder and condensed milk for a fudgy texture.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 37 mins
• Total Time: 47 mins
• Calories: 272 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, sifted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Process flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in a food processor until combined. Add butter and process until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 4

Combine condensed milk and 1 cup chocolate chips in a bowl. Microwave 1 minute. Stir; continue microwaving in 20-second intervals until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Add vanilla extract and stir.

Step 5

Pour chocolate and milk mixture over the baked crust. Top with remaining chocolate chips and walnuts.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into 24 or 36 pieces.