Decadent Chocolate Fudge Bars

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (30g) almond flour ¼ cup (30g) almond flour
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (360g) semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups (360g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 can (14oz/397g) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (14oz/397g) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 16g, 9g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 28g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, almond flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and form a crumbly dough.
3. 3.
   Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a firm and even crust.
4. 4.
   In a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and well combined.
5. 5.
   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. 6.
   Pour the chocolate fudge filling over the crust, spreading it evenly.
7. 7.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
8. 8.
   Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
9. 9.
   Once cooled, cut into desired bar sizes and serve.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Almond flour — If you have a nut allergy, you can omit the almond flour and use an additional ¼ cup of all-purpose flour instead. This will slightly alter the texture of the crust but still result in delicious bars.
• Sweetened condensed milk — Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk, as they are different products with distinct flavors and consistencies.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top of the bars before baking.
• Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean and neat slices.
• Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Serving advice

Serve these Decadent Chocolate Fudge Bars at room temperature or slightly warmed. They are delicious on their own but can be accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgence.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, dust the bars with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving. You can also garnish each bar with a fresh raspberry or a mint leaf for a pop of color.