Description
Heavenly Squares are a delicious layered treat featuring a buttery graham cracker crust with coconut and walnuts, topped with a creamy powdered sugar frosting and a rich chocolate layer. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these bars combine crunchy textures with smooth, chocolatey goodness.
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 teaspoons milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Layer
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until combined. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Mix crust ingredients: Stir in 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 cup flaked coconut, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts thoroughly. Press this mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until set and golden brown. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a clean bowl, beat 1/2 cup unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, and then 2 teaspoons milk, continuing to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spread the frosting: Evenly spread the prepared frosting over the cooled bar layer. For easier spreading, you may chill the bars before applying the frosting.
- Prepare the chocolate topping: Melt 12 oz chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter until completely melted and combined.
- Top with chocolate layer: Spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the frosted bars. Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has set, cut the bars into squares and serve. Enjoy your Heavenly Squares!
Notes
- Chilling the bars after frosting and before spreading the chocolate layer helps make spreading easier and cleaner.
- For added crunch, substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature to achieve smooth mixing for both crust and frosting layers.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
