Chocolate crumble bars: Easy Recipe

 Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Chocolate Crumble Bars. These delightful treats are perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings and are sure to be a hit with friends and family. With a buttery crumbly base, a luscious chocolate filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars offer a heavenly combination of textures and flavors. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or as a special treat, Chocolate Crumble Bars are a must-try for all chocolate lovers.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the bars later.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Add the cold cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate is fully melted.

Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it out evenly.

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the chocolate layer, gently pressing it down.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Once cooled, carefully lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or bars of your desired size.

Serve and enjoy these delectable Chocolate Crumble Bars as a delightful treat with a cup of coffee or as a dessert to satisfy your chocolate cravings.

These Chocolate Crumble Bars are a true delight for chocolate enthusiasts. With their rich chocolate flavor and irresistible crumbly texture, they are sure to become a favorite indulgence. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and treat yourself to these heavenly bars of chocolaty goodness!