Description

These chocolate nut bars are incredibly easy to make—no mixing bowl required! Everything is layered and baked straight in the pan, making them the ultimate quick-fix treat. With a caramel-like chewiness, chocolate richness, and a nutty crunch, they’re like a caramel slice but with peanuts—and much faster to make!

Ingredients

Scale

100g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 cup (100g) plain biscuits, crushed (Marie, Arrowroot, Digestives, or Graham crackers)
1 cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
1 cup unsalted peanuts, or other nuts of choice
1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet for US)
395g (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (1 can)

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pan:

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) (or 160°C fan-forced).
Lightly spray a 20cm (8-inch) square baking pan with oil.
Press in a sheet of parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

2. Melt Butter:

Place butter in the pan and let it melt in the oven for 5 minutes.
Swirl the pan to spread the melted butter evenly.

3. Layer the Ingredients:

Sprinkle crushed biscuits over the butter and gently press down.
Scatter coconut evenly.
Add ⅔ of the peanuts and ⅔ of the chocolate chips, reserving some for the top.
Pour over sweetened condensed milk, spreading gently for even coverage.
Top with the remaining nuts and chocolate chips.

4. Bake:

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

5. Cool & Serve:

Let the bars cool completely before cutting (3 hours at room temperature or 1 hour on the counter + 1 hour in the fridge).
Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out, slice into 16 squares, and enjoy!

Notes

Biscuit Base: Use any plain biscuit like Marie, Arrowroot, Digestives, or Graham crackers.
Nut Options: Swap peanuts for almonds, cashews, or walnuts.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 220 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg