MUD BARS

I'm not sure where I got this recipe - maybe from Nestle's.
See bottom of this page for my healthier take on this recipe!

Preheat oven to 375^oF.

In small bowl combine and set aside:

      1 cup + 2 Tbsp. white flour

       1/2 tsp. baking soda

       1/2 tsp. salt

In large bowl, combine and beat until creamy:

      3/4 Cup firmly packed brown sugar

       1/2 cup butter, softened

       1 tsp. vanilla

Add 1 egg and beat well.

Gradually add flour mixture and mix well.

Stir in:

      1 1/3 cups chocolate chips

       1/2 cup chopped nuts (I prefer walnuts)

Spread into foil-lined 9-inch square baking pan.

Bake at 375^o for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from oven.

Sprinkle over top:

     2/3 cup chocolate chips

Allow to stand until chips become shiny, then spread with spatula.

Let cool (about 1 hour.)

Chill in freezer about 15 minutes to set chocolate.

Cut into bars.

Yield: 16 bars approximately 2" square.

For double batch: bake in 9x13 pan for 30 min.


GrammaNita's Healthier version:
   (Approximately 1.5 grams of fiber per 2" square bar.)
 
Use equal parts white flour and whole wheat flour.
Fill 3/4 cup measuring cup with half brown sugar and half Splenda or Stevia.
For those who do not like to use artificial sweeteners, just use 1/2 cup brown sugar.