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Mud Hen Bars with Chocolate and Nuts

A stack of fudgy Mud Hen Bars with Chocolate and Nuts, dusted heavily with powdered sugar, on a white plate.
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A recipe for classic Mud Hen Bars featuring a rich chocolate base and a mix of chopped nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and the chopped nuts by hand.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Once cool, dust the top evenly with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For a fudgier texture, slightly reduce the baking time.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts or use a mix of both nuts.
  • Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
  • For a different look, you can press the nuts into the top of the batter before baking instead of mixing them in.

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