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Mexican Chocolate Bars

A festive treat that can be enjoyed on any occasion. These rich, chocolatey bars are topped with cinnamon and walnuts, giving them a soothing aroma and delicate crunch. This recipe yields about 45 bars and can be made in under 30 minutes.

Prep

8 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Servings

45 bars

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1¼ cups sugar
  • 1⅓ Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Challenge Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (12-oz.) bag (2 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly butter a 15" x 10" x ¾" jelly roll pan.
  • 2
    Combine flour, 1 cup of the sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon and baking powder. Set aside.
  • 3
    Beat butter, 1 whole egg, egg yolk, water and vanilla. Blend in dry ingredients.
  • 4
    Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • 5
    Beat egg white slightly; brush over mixture in pan. Combine ¼ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, chocolate pieces and nuts. Sprinkle over top.
  • 6
    Bake for 20-25 minutes (don’t over bake). Cool. Cut into 2½" x 1" bars.