Description
Heavenly Squares are a delightful layered dessert bar featuring a buttery graham cracker crust with coconut and walnuts, topped with a creamy frosting and a rich chocolate layer. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
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Bar Layer
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Frosting
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the bar layer: In a mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, and chopped walnuts until the mixture is evenly combined. Press this mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch baking pan to form an even layer.
- Bake the base: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the pressed mixture for 20 minutes or until it is set and golden brown. Once baked, remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer. Gradually add powdered sugar, then the milk, beating continuously for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. Spread this frosting evenly over the cooled bar layer.
- Prepare the chocolate topping: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter until fully melted and combined.
- Assemble the final layer: Pour and spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the frosting layer. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or chill to make spreading easier and ensure it firms up.
- Serve: Once the chocolate topping has fully set, cut into 12 squares and serve. Enjoy your heavenly squares!
Notes
- Chilling the bars after spreading the frosting and before adding the chocolate layer can make spreading the chocolate easier and result in a neater finish.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips depending on your preferred sweetness.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
