No-Cook Chocolate Walnut Bars

No-Cook Chocolate Walnut Bars

Rich chocolate bars set in the fridge, no oven needed, studded with crunchy walnuts.

Total 3 hr 55 min Makes 16 bars Calories 268/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Soy

These no-bake bars layer melted chocolate, butter, and graham crumbs with toasted walnuts, then chill until firm and fudgy. They slice into dense, candy-like squares that work well for potlucks, holiday trays, or a quick sweet fix when you don't want to turn on the oven.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.

  2. Spread the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

  3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and butter. Heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.

  5. Fold in the graham cracker crumbs and toasted walnuts until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.

  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup.

  7. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.

  8. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang, slice into 16 squares, and serve chilled.

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No-Cook Chocolate Walnut Bars

These no-bake bars layer melted chocolate, butter, and graham crumbs with toasted walnuts, then chill until firm and fudgy. They slice into dense, candy-like squares that work well for potlucks, holiday trays, or a quick sweet fix when you don't want to turn on the oven.

3 hr 55 min 16 bars 268 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. 1

    Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.

  2. 2

    Spread the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and butter. Heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Fold in the graham cracker crumbs and toasted walnuts until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.

  6. 6

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a measuring cup.

  7. 7

    Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight.

  8. 8

    Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang, slice into 16 squares, and serve chilled.