Description
Indulgent Dark Chocolate Nut Squares with a satisfying crunch from mixed nuts, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
- 150g mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan option)
- 50g glucose syrup (or honey/agave syrup)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar; then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Fold in mixed nuts, then pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a vegan alternative, replace butter with coconut oil, and eggs with flax eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dark chocolate, nut squares, dessert, baking, chocolate treats
