BARS - CHOCOLATE WALNUT SENSATIONS

By akselden

Ingredients

• 1 C. plus 2 T. all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 C. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 C. (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 12oz. pkg. (2 C.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
• 1 C. chopped walnuts
• Walnut halves or large pieces for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

3. In large mixer bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in 1 1/3 C. chocolate morsels and chopped walnuts. Spread into greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes.

4. Immediately sprinkle remaining 2/3 C. chocolate morsels over top. Let stand until morsels become soft. Spread chocolate evenly over top. Garnish with walnuts. When cool, chill 5-10 minutes to set. Serve.