Bake: Chewy Walnut Bars

I came up with this bar because I just love walnuts. I also used a new vanilla extract that may have altered the taste a bit. I used a generic brand of vanilla and it almost made my bar cookie taste like a granola bar. Is this a good change? I suppose so. I also added a bunch of walnuts to give my cookie a great crunch. I have been uber obsessed with Hershey's semi-sweet chips as well. If you ask me, I'd say they taste almost like a dark chocolate more than a semi-sweet one. Oh well, it's great either way. Make, eat and enjoy.

-2 1/4 cup: bread flour

-1 teaspoon: salt

-1 teaspoon: baking soda

-1 teaspoon: baking powder

-1 1/4 cups: brown sugar, packed

-1/2 cup: unsalted butter

-1 egg

-1 tablespoon: vanilla extract

-2 tablespoons: milk

-1 cup: semi-sweet chips

-1 cup: walnuts, corsely chopped

~Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x9 pan.~

In a large mixing bowl, sift together your flour/salt/baking soda/baking powder and set aside. In a second larger mixing bowl, cream together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in your egg/vanilla/milk to your creamed mixture. Then gradually add in your dry mix to your wet mix until a firm dough forms. Stir in your chocolate chips and nuts last.

I like to knead my dough a bit with my hands before I press it into my greased pan, just to make sure that the flour is completely incorporated. Bake in your oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Much love,
Cat.