Super Easy Chocolate Bars

I posted this recipe on my other blog when I was going to a few Cookie Exchange gatherings around Christmas time. It comes from a (US) Better Homes and Garden magazine called “100 Holiday Cookie Recipes” and was a great (and yes, super easy) recipe for making a big batch of treats.

Super Easy Chocolate Bars 1 cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour (plain flour)
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (1¼ cups)
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
½ teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). For crust, in a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, scarping sides of bowl. Beat in the flour on low speed until combined. press two-thirds of the crust mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13×9×2-inch baking pan.

For filling, in a medium saucepan combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate pieces. Stir over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. remove from heat. Add nuts and vanilla. Spread hot mixture over the crust. Sprinkle remaining crust mixture over chocolate mixture. Bake in preheated oven about 35 minutes or until golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Makes about 25.

To Store: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.