Easy Chocolate Walnut Sensations

 

Oven Temp. ~ 375º Baking Time ~ 23 to 25 minutes   Pan size ~ 9 inch glass baking dish Servings ~ 20 bars   GLENDA'S Helpful Kitchen Hints Remember that walnuts  are loaded with omega ~3s and antioxidants.

Easy Chocolate Walnut Sensations Recipe What’s not to love about creamy chocolate paired with crunchy walnuts! These delicious treats are party perfect and are also wonderful for holiday gift giving. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all ~ purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites 12 ~ ounce package semi ~ sweet dark chocolate morsels, divided 1 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts reserve walnut halves for garnish Preheat oven to 375. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large mixer bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in 1 1/3 cups semi ~ sweet chocolate morsels and chopped walnuts. Spread into greased 9 ~ inch square baking pan. Bake 23 to 25 minutes. Immediately sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup semi ~ sweet dark chocolate morsels over top. Let stand until morsels become shiny and soft. Spread dark chocolate evenly over top. Garnish with walnut halves. When cool, chill 5 to 10 minutes to set dark chocolate. Cut into 2 x 1 inch bars.